Coquitlam Search and Rescue
1300 Pinetree Way V3B 7S4 Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Here is a sneak peek/update on our new rescue boat: The graphics are now complete and navigation/comms equipment will be installed shortly. We are so excited for this much needed upgrade to our fleet. We look forward to assisting and training with our partner agencies when we get back on the water!

Please see AdventureSmart's free snow safety workshop TONIGHT

The crystal falls trail in Coquitlam has been blocked. The trail crosses private property and one of the landowners has denied access to the trail. https://www.tricitynews.com//coquitlam-landowners-post-no-

Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for the BC South Coast "The snowpack in the South Coast region is highly unusual, with a buried weak layer that is generally not found in this warmer climate. The unusually cold weather over the past month has created an active and dangerous weakness in the snowpack, especially in the North Shore Mountains" https://avalanche.ca/spaw/2021-01-28

We would like to thank the Coquitlam Foundation for their very generous support with 2 grants for PPE supplies (personal protective equipment) for our volunteers and towards the purchase of 4 E-Bikes. The Coquitlam Foundation is a registered charity which provides a vehicle for compassionate citizens to build enduring legacies; gifts that keep on giving to their community in perpetuity. To learn more https://coquitlamfoundation.com/ #coquitlam #givingback #ebike #donate #charity

Coquitlam SAR received a generous grant from TB Vets which allowed us to purchase equipment for medical response. Thank you TB Vets for your support for SAR and your mission of "Arming frontline medical heros with life-saving respiratory equipment"

Coquitlam SAR has launched a online 50/50 raffle to help fund the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies for our new rescue boat. to purchase tickets go to: https://coquitlam-sar.rafflenexus.com/

Last night, Coquitlam SAR was called out to assist a hiking party with an injured member off the Diez Vistas trail. We had members standing by in case a stretcher carry was necessary. Thankfully, we were able to walk the pair and their 2 dogs out to our waiting UTV where they were transported back to SAR Command. @mechthild_kd #alwaysoncall #bcsar #searchandrescue #buntzenlake #diezvistastrail #coquitlamsar

Prusik the Coquitlam #SARelf has returned to our team Instagram account. CTV picked up the story this past weekend. #BCSAR https://bc.ctvnews.ca/holiday-elf-makes-appearance-in-b-c-s

Sign up for this Outdoor Education webinar hosted by our SAR Prevention partners- BC AdventureSmart

This year, Coquitlam SAR made it a goal to enhance our relationships with all of the municipalities we serve. Today our President and VP met with Councillor Darling from the City of Port Coquitlam to discuss our team’s capabilities and how SAR benefits the community.

The snow is accumulating in the mountains! Before you plan your next hike, backcountry ski or snowshoe in our winter wonderland: Do you know how to interpret an avalanche bulletin? Can you recognize avalanche terrain? ... Are you prepared to turn back if conditions change/worsen? Do you and your party have shovel/probes/beacons and are you trained how to use them? If you answer no to any of these questions,#getinformed before you #gooutside Take an AST Course Purchase or rent appropriate equipment Ensure your adventure partners are also trained and reliable Get together with friends and practice your skills Visit @avalanchecanada and @bcadvsmart for more info how to stay safe in our beautiful backyard. See more

Team member, Tristan, may look like he’s doing the Hokey Pokey but he’s actually demonstrating splinting to a small group of members at our weekly training. Training looks different for Coquitlam SAR right now as we try to keep groups small while still maintaining our skills. @mechthild_kd ... See more

Please support our 50 / 50 Fundraiser

Coquitlam SAR Marine Response Team volunteers Cam and Tom keeping their boating skills sharp yesterday on Pitt River. During training, Coquitlam RCMP requested us to respond to an incident near the Pitt River bridge. Thanks to @dynamic_rescue for allowing us to use their boat while our new jet boat is being built. @jordan_wycherley ... #alwaysoncall #searchandrescue #marinerescue #faserriver #pittriver #coquitlamsar #bcsar #sartraining #unpaidprofessionals #volunteers See more

As more people who are new to the outdoors attempt to escape the pandemic, this is a great reminder that even something seemingly benign as snowshoeing can trigger an avalanche.

On #GivingTuesday we'd like to thank the Port Moody Foundation for their generous contribution towards our E-Bike project. E-bikes are a key resource our team knows will enhance our services to the community, we are so grateful for the generous support from the Port Moody Foundation. -- Helena Michelis, Coquitlam SAR Vice President... The team is working on the purchase of a small fleet of E-Mountain bikes that will facilitate a rapid response on local trails so our members will reach injured subjects faster to perform first aid, stabilize and ready them for transport.

UBC grad student Jordan Naterer is missing. He was last seen on October 10 in Manning Park. If you have any information that might help locate him, please contact the Vancouver Police at 604-717-3939.

Last night at our AGM, Coquitlam SAR inducted recently retired member and past President, Gord, as a lifetime member. Since our AGM was held virtually, a special in-person presentation was done by our Vice President, Helena over the weekend. Congratulations Gord, thank you for your service!