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Strengthening National Search and Rescue Leadership – Coast to Coast to Coast

This past weekend in Toronto, SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce Program (HWF) proudly hosted its "Train the Trainer" event! The workshop’s mission? To empower champions within each Provincial/Territorial (P/T) Association to amplify SARVAC’s HWF program. These champions...
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How can GSAR volunteers in Canada contribute to disaster relief?

We’re thrilled to share the recent completion of our Full-Scale Exercise “Effective Impact 2024,” held on October 5th in Constance Bay, Ottawa! This one-day event brought together over 100 GSAR volunteers to simulate disaster relief in response to a powerful hurricane...
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Full Scale Exercise (FSX): Effective Impact 2024 Observer/VIP Program

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Full-Scale Exercise (FSX) "Effective Impact 2024," set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024! Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDSTLocation: Community Centres City of Ottawa, Constance Buckham’s Bay, 262 Len Purcell Drive,...
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Attention Search and Rescue (SAR) Volunteers!

Your dedication and bravery in air, ground, and marine operations are invaluable. But we know that the mental health challenges that are faced are significant and often unrecognized. That’s why we’re reaching out for your help. A research team from the University of...
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Welcome Home all GSAR Volunteers deployed to Labrador as part of the Humanitarian Workforce Program (HWF)

We are thrilled to welcome back all GSAR volunteers who were deployed to Labrador as part of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada, Humanitarian Workforce Program (HWF). Your dedicated support followed the mobilization of volunteers from Newfoundland...
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Hypothermia Training for Rescuers

Nov 10, 2016 |

Are you looking to further your education on hypothermia and other cold injuries?  Are you in need of a refresher on how to properly diagnose and treat victims in the field who are suffering from such symptoms?  Then look no further!  The Baby It’s Cold Outside (BICO)...

SARscene 2016

Sep 22, 2016 |

SARscene 2016 will take place in Edmonton, Alberta at the Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre from October 12 to 17, 2016. http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/rspndng-mrgnc-vnts/nss/srscn-2016/index-en.aspx  

SARVAC and CSA develop GSAR Curriculum for Canada

Feb 22, 2016 |

SARVAC and the Canadian Standards Association are in the late stages of GSAR Curriculum for Canada. Currently the Curriculum (Z1625) is hosted on the CSA website and is available for Public Review. We invite all those interested to view and provide constructive...

Strengthening the Ground SAR Role in Canada

Feb 2, 2016 |

This weekend, Ground SAR Groups from the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association will have an opportunity to meet in Chilliwack as a part of a SARVAC project funded by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat New Initiatives Funding entitled: “Strengthening the Ground Search and Rescue Role in Canada”.

New Hug-A-Tree and Survive Video

Jan 6, 2016 | ,

Exciting news! SARVAC is pleased to launch a newly revised version of the Hug-A-Tree and Survive video which is now available on AdventureSmart.ca in both official languages. The new video incorporates the use of an emergency shelter, which is consistent with the...

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