BC Search and Rescue Association
@bcsara.com
BC Search & Rescue Association represents 3,400 volunteer SAR members across BC. Account is not monitored 24/7. If you need help, please call 911.
⛑️ Global SAR Day!
Today, we celebrate SAR volunteers worldwide and especially here in BC, where Sept 10, 1982, marked history.
That’s when the 1st ever COSPAS-SARSAT rescue saved 3 people in northern BC. This tech still helps save lives every day.🌎
A huge 🙏 to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!
Today, we celebrate SAR volunteers worldwide and especially here in BC, where Sept 10, 1982, marked history.
That’s when the 1st ever COSPAS-SARSAT rescue saved 3 people in northern BC. This tech still helps save lives every day.🌎
A huge 🙏 to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
⛑️ Global SAR Day!
Today, we celebrate SAR volunteers worldwide and especially here in BC, where Sept 10, 1982, marked history.
That’s when the 1st ever COSPAS-SARSAT rescue saved 3 people in northern BC. This tech still helps save lives every day.🌎
A huge 🙏 to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!
Today, we celebrate SAR volunteers worldwide and especially here in BC, where Sept 10, 1982, marked history.
That’s when the 1st ever COSPAS-SARSAT rescue saved 3 people in northern BC. This tech still helps save lives every day.🌎
A huge 🙏 to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!
Big day 👏 for the SAR community as our BCSARA Prez Chris Mushumanski had the incredible opportunity to meet with 🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
They chatted about SAR, the value of our National Parks & bonded over their shared ❤️ for The Tragically Hip 🎸
Way to go 👍🏼Chris!
They chatted about SAR, the value of our National Parks & bonded over their shared ❤️ for The Tragically Hip 🎸
Way to go 👍🏼Chris!
August 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Big day 👏 for the SAR community as our BCSARA Prez Chris Mushumanski had the incredible opportunity to meet with 🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
They chatted about SAR, the value of our National Parks & bonded over their shared ❤️ for The Tragically Hip 🎸
Way to go 👍🏼Chris!
They chatted about SAR, the value of our National Parks & bonded over their shared ❤️ for The Tragically Hip 🎸
Way to go 👍🏼Chris!
🇨🇦🌍 We’re proud to announce Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca & Scott Montague @hiker-scott.bsky.social of Coquitlam SAR will speak at Galileo SAR Meet 2025 in Prague!
They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage.
👏 Join us in congratulating them! #BCSAR
They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage.
👏 Join us in congratulating them! #BCSAR
July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🇨🇦🌍 We’re proud to announce Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca & Scott Montague @hiker-scott.bsky.social of Coquitlam SAR will speak at Galileo SAR Meet 2025 in Prague!
They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage.
👏 Join us in congratulating them! #BCSAR
They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage.
👏 Join us in congratulating them! #BCSAR
BCSARA expresses deep gratitude to Minister Kelly Greene, Assistant Deputy Minister Rachael Pollard & Ministerial Advisor Mack McCorkindale for their time recently with Kamloops SAR.
This collaboration highlights the strength of our community & the commitment of those who serve selflessly.🫶🏽
This collaboration highlights the strength of our community & the commitment of those who serve selflessly.🫶🏽
March 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
BCSARA expresses deep gratitude to Minister Kelly Greene, Assistant Deputy Minister Rachael Pollard & Ministerial Advisor Mack McCorkindale for their time recently with Kamloops SAR.
This collaboration highlights the strength of our community & the commitment of those who serve selflessly.🫶🏽
This collaboration highlights the strength of our community & the commitment of those who serve selflessly.🫶🏽
Remembering Neil Brewer: BC SAR hero who served 35 years, transformed emergency response, & saved countless lives.
A true legend who secured $10M+ in SAR funding, led critical rescues, & received multiple honors including SAR Volunteer of the Year.
Bravo Zulu, Neil. Rest easy. 🕊️
A true legend who secured $10M+ in SAR funding, led critical rescues, & received multiple honors including SAR Volunteer of the Year.
Bravo Zulu, Neil. Rest easy. 🕊️
March 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Remembering Neil Brewer: BC SAR hero who served 35 years, transformed emergency response, & saved countless lives.
A true legend who secured $10M+ in SAR funding, led critical rescues, & received multiple honors including SAR Volunteer of the Year.
Bravo Zulu, Neil. Rest easy. 🕊️
A true legend who secured $10M+ in SAR funding, led critical rescues, & received multiple honors including SAR Volunteer of the Year.
Bravo Zulu, Neil. Rest easy. 🕊️
🚨REMINDER: SAR in BC is FREE OF CHARGE!
If someone is overdue or missing, call 911 right away, every minute matters.
BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help!
#NoChargeForRescue
bcsara.com/no-charge-fo...
If someone is overdue or missing, call 911 right away, every minute matters.
BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help!
#NoChargeForRescue
bcsara.com/no-charge-fo...
January 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🚨REMINDER: SAR in BC is FREE OF CHARGE!
If someone is overdue or missing, call 911 right away, every minute matters.
BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help!
#NoChargeForRescue
bcsara.com/no-charge-fo...
If someone is overdue or missing, call 911 right away, every minute matters.
BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help!
#NoChargeForRescue
bcsara.com/no-charge-fo...
Hey everyone! We're thrilled to welcome Eli Moura as our new Health & Safety Coordinator. Our team is all set for 2025!
Nancy Barbour, CEO
Sandra Riches, ED @bcadvsmart.bsky.social
Colleen Coffin, Comms Coord
Cathal Noone, Database Admin
Eli Moura, Health & Safety Coord
#BCSARA #NewYearNewTeam
Nancy Barbour, CEO
Sandra Riches, ED @bcadvsmart.bsky.social
Colleen Coffin, Comms Coord
Cathal Noone, Database Admin
Eli Moura, Health & Safety Coord
#BCSARA #NewYearNewTeam
December 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Hey everyone! We're thrilled to welcome Eli Moura as our new Health & Safety Coordinator. Our team is all set for 2025!
Nancy Barbour, CEO
Sandra Riches, ED @bcadvsmart.bsky.social
Colleen Coffin, Comms Coord
Cathal Noone, Database Admin
Eli Moura, Health & Safety Coord
#BCSARA #NewYearNewTeam
Nancy Barbour, CEO
Sandra Riches, ED @bcadvsmart.bsky.social
Colleen Coffin, Comms Coord
Cathal Noone, Database Admin
Eli Moura, Health & Safety Coord
#BCSARA #NewYearNewTeam