Kamloops Search and Rescue

In case of an emergency, call 911.

Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteer members are all ages and from all walks of life. They share a common interest in providing important life-saving services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All team members are skilled in ground searches and are trained in the use of snowmobiles and UTVs. Interested individuals can also receive further training in rope, swift water, ice rescue, and other specialized disciplines. Strong community support, at many levels, allows us to provide this essential service.

KSAR is called out by the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to assist the RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and BC Coroners Office as well as providing alerts and evacuation assistance during events such as wildfires or floods for civic and municipal governments.

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Current members
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Number of tasks last year
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Hours on task last year
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Total volunteer hours

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🔴KSAR is regularly tasked with delivering evacuation orders and alerts to our communities during wildfire season when they are under threat.
Recently, KSAR members, along with members from Barriere Search & Rescue met with a representative of Thompson-Nicola Regional District to refresh our evacuation documenting processing skills. Team members go door-to-door not only to inform residents about evacuation alerts and orders but also to find out If there are minors, seniors, or individuals with mobility issues who may be staying behind. This information will aid the RCMP in checking on those who do not or can not comply with evacuation notices.
⚠Additionally, our teams received Wildfire Safety Training to ensure that SAR members can safely navigate during tasks if they are working close to active fires.
🙏We would like to express our appreciation to the many Wildfire Fighters in our province and beyond for their hard work and dedication in protecting our communities. We send our gratitude and encouragement to support you during the upcoming wildfire season. (DG)
📸credit - former KSAR member Dave Markel
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🔴KSAR is regularly tasked with delivering evacuation orders and alerts to our communities during wildfire season when they are under threat. 
Recently, KSAR members, along with members from Barriere Search & Rescue met with a representative of Thompson-Nicola Regional District to refresh our evacuation documenting processing skills. Team members go door-to-door not only to inform residents about evacuation alerts and orders but also to find out If there are minors, seniors, or individuals with mobility issues who may be staying behind. This information will aid the RCMP in checking on those who do not or can not comply with evacuation notices. 
⚠Additionally, our teams received Wildfire Safety Training to ensure that SAR members can safely navigate during tasks if they are working close to active fires. 
🙏We would like to express our appreciation to the many Wildfire Fighters in our province and beyond for their hard work and dedication in protecting our communities. We send our gratitude and encouragement to support you during the upcoming wildfire season. (DG)
📸credit - former KSAR member Dave Markel

STICKER ALERT 💥
Do you love spending time in our beautiful outdoors?
KSAR promotes safety in the backcountry, regardless of how you choose to enjoy it. Whether you enjoy climbing, skiing, riding, biking, hiking, sledding, dirt biking, camping, or doing all of the above, be sure to visit BC AdventureSmart for tips on being prepared and adventure-safe!
These amazing local vendors are graciously supporting KSAR sticker sales (by donation):
#cyclelogic #districtbicyclekamloops #trueoutdoors #bicyclecafekamloops #Atmosphere #spokebikeandski

Have fun and stay safe! 🏔️(HW)
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KSAR had the opportunity and pleasure to meet with Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) Minister Kelly Greene, Assistant Deputy Minister Rachael Pollard, and Ministerial Advisor Mack McCorkindale. During our discussion, we covered SAR's role in emergency response, our operational efforts, and the sacrifices made by professional SAR volunteers. Over 3,400 unpaid professionals in 78 SAR groups provide search and rescue services to residents and visitors in British Columbia, free of charge, 24/7, throughout the year. (DG) ... See MoreSee Less

KSAR had the opportunity and pleasure to meet with Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) Minister Kelly Greene, Assistant Deputy Minister Rachael Pollard, and Ministerial Advisor Mack McCorkindale. During our discussion, we covered SARs role in emergency response, our operational efforts, and the sacrifices made by professional SAR volunteers. Over 3,400 unpaid professionals in 78 SAR groups provide search and rescue services to residents and visitors in British Columbia, free of charge, 24/7, throughout the year. (DG)

🔵Congratulations to Hunter for successfully completing the Canada Safety Council's snowmobile instructors course at Coquihalla Lakes! Although Hunter is the youngest member of KSAR, he possesses outstanding skills and has great ideas that will elevate our team to the next level. We are all eagerly looking forward to next winter already!❄(DG) ... See MoreSee Less

🔵Congratulations to Hunter for successfully completing the Canada Safety Councils snowmobile instructors course at Coquihalla Lakes! Although Hunter is the youngest member of KSAR, he possesses outstanding skills and has great ideas that will elevate our team to the next level. We are all eagerly looking forward to next winter already!❄(DG)

15.45 Update: KSAR is now stood down.
14.30 KSAR is tasked out by BC Ambulance to assist with an injured dirt biker near the Heffley Creek dump . Team is enroute. (DG)
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15.45 Update: KSAR is now stood down. 
14.30 KSAR is tasked out by BC Ambulance to assist with an injured dirt biker near the Heffley Creek dump . Team is enroute. (DG)
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