Nechako Valley Search and Rescue
2764 Burrard Avenue V0J3A0 Vanderhoof, BC, Canada

To all the moms who are #BCSAR volunteers, thank you for your dedication. To all the moms who support our volunteers from home, thank you for your support. To ...all the moms who raised our volunteers, thank you for raising amazing people. Happy Mother's Day

Remarkable to see the difference

"No one should ever be concerned whether they have enough insurance to cover the cost of a search or a rescue. Search and rescue in BC is free and is provided by highly trained volunteers throughout the province. If you or someone you care about needs assistance, simply call 911."

6 years ago the work began on renovating our SAR hall, exciting times!

A busy week across the province including 5 in the NorthWest region, with 14 NVSAR members responding to a plane crash on Fraser Lake. Thankfully the pilot sustained minor injuries. Remind all you know the recognized ground search and rescue groups across the province never charge for rescue and you do not need insurance for it either. Call 911 if you need us

TREE WELLS What is a tree well? A tree well is the void or area of loose snow around the trunk of a tree enveloped in deep snow. These voids present a danger to... hikers, snowshoers, skiers, sledders and snowboarders who fall into them. A tree's branches shelter its trunk from snowfall, allowing a void or area of loose snow to form. Low-hanging branches such as on fir trees contribute to the forming of a tree well, as they efficiently shelter the area surrounding the trunk. They can also occur near rocks and along streams. https://www.adventuresmart.ca/winter/treewells.htm

Let's celebrate the holiday season with a little SAR-inspired carol! And it doesn't count if you don't sing it On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love ...sent to me: 12 BCSARA regional directors meeting 11 Rope rescuers hoisting 10 Trackers tracking 9 Planners mapping 8 Operation chiefs briefing 7 Team leaders leading 6 Search dogs air scenting 5 SAR spouses worrying 4 Loved ones praying 3 Incident commanders coordinating 2 Comms operators calling And a grateful subject rescued successfully! Happy holidays everyone!

Did you know our online shop is the only place in Canada you can get RECCO gear? Be searchable this season with helmet, bag and belt reflectors. Shop here https://www.shop-bcsara.com/en/cad/category/19825

TRIP PLAN TUESDAY Who’s your trusted emergency contact? They play an important role incase you need help.... Always send your trip plan to a RESPONSIBLE party, family member or friend. They can notify authorities if you don’t return. Ensure they understand the importance of their role and appropriate ACTION required if so. With the AdventureSmart Trip Plan app you can easily create trip plans and send them to your family and friends. The app is available free in the Apple App Store, and can also be accessed from any web browser. https://www.adventuresmart.ca/tripplanning/tripplan.htm

When you are in need of help, always call 911. The fear of being charged for search and rescue service should never prevent you from getting the help you need, ...which is why #BCSAR groups never charge for service. Read more on why we don't believe in charge for service here http://ow.ly/VFjN50CPwAz. See more

Our winter break schedule if any one needed it