The Importance of Injury Reporting – SAR Safety Newsletter #12
THE IMPORTANCE OF INJURY REPORTING...Time is of the Essence! SAR Safety Newsletter – Issue 12, February, 2019 This past summer, while on task, I received a very small scratch that turned into a...
View ArticleSeasonal Safety Reminder – Winter Operations
winter operations pose particular risks. Avalanche terrain, extreme temperatures and other winter-specific hazards place volunteers at increased risk of injury.
View ArticleSAR Volunteer Promo + Icebreaker Giveaway!
Icebreaker wants to support the BC SAR volunteers and the BC AdventureSmart volunteers by offering up an awesome PRO DEAL, “PLUS” a chance to win one of their 'Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hooded Sweaters’!...
View ArticleFreshet Flooding – SAR Safety Newsletter #13
In May 2018, numerous communities in BC were affected by freshet flooding, particularly in southern BC; in some cases floodwaters reached historic levels, and damage to homes, businesses and...
View ArticleWildfire Season – SAR Safety Newsletter #14
Wildfire Season - Be Safe if GSAR is activated SAR Safety Newsletter – Issue 14, June, 2019 In the summer of 2017, many communities in BC were threatened by wildfires. The size and scope of the fires...
View ArticleGSAR Safety Program Updates – SAR Safety Newsletter #15
WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ? SAR Safety Newsletter – Issue 15, September, 2019 The GSAR Safety Program Guide (“the Guide”) was first published in 2009. Although there have been a few minor revisions along the...
View ArticleSearch and Rescue Volunteer Attitudes Survey
The BCSARA Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISMP) is sponsoring a survey titled “Search and Rescue Volunteer Attitudes Survey” which is being conducted by a fellow Search and Rescue...
View ArticleRescind of Safety Advisory Notice on Rapid Survival System
FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL GSAR GROUPS AND AGENCIES IN B.C. Attached is a Safety Advisory Notice which rescinds the previous notice of December 2018 removing Rapid Survival System (RSS) units from...
View ArticleCarbon Monoxide Safety – SAR Safety Newsletter #16
CARBON MONOXIDE: ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS….DEADLY! Several GSAR volunteers attended a week long avalanche safety course, taught by professional trainers. Like many GSAR courses, this one had an outdoor...
View ArticleHypothermia Prevention – SAR Safety Newsletter #17
HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION: Tips for GSAR Volunteers Case 1 A skier went out of bounds at a ski area and a GSAR response was activated after they were reported missing. GSAR volunteers located the...
View ArticleCall for Nominations
DEADLINE: 4 pm January 24, 2020 This is the call for nominations to the board of the BC Search and Rescue Association. This year there are six (6) positions open for nominations – five (5) regional...
View ArticleSafety Officer or Safety Director: SAR Safety Newsletter #18
The Joint Health and Safety Committee receives many questions about the difference between a GSAR group’s Safety Director and a Safety Officer. This Newsletter is devoted to helping GSAR volunteers...
View ArticleSeasonal Safety Reminder Winter 2020
WATER DANGER COMES IN MANY FORMS! The SAR Volunteer Joint Health and Safety Committee reminds all GSAR Volunteers that winter operations pose particular risks, especially tasks which involve water in...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update #2
As new information becomes available relevant to the SAR community, the Joint Health and Safety Committee will relay that information as quickly as possible out to the groups
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update #4
During the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) a number of SAR Groups have asked for assistance in preventing exposure to their members while using helicopters during Operational Tasks.
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