Olds Search and Rescue
4502 46 Ave T4H 1P8 Olds, AB, Canada

Congratulations to West Valley’s newest members. We are so excited to have you on the team. If you are interested in joining our team please visit our website www.westvalleysar.org and fill out an application. #soothersmaylive #searchandrescue

We extend our most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Castor, Alberta Fire Fighter who passed away yesterday evening while servin...g his community. Thoughts of strength are with all the responders involved. It’s never easy losing one of your own, please take care of each other. See more

A big thank you actually, 16 thousand BIG thank yous to Athabasca Oil Corporation and their in-house staff for their continued support. We’re proud to work tog...ether to keep Northeastern Alberta safe. . . . #ymm #RMWB #HEMs #HERO1 #thankyou #donatetoday #makeadifference #airbusheli #nightvision #medevac #EC135 #helirescue #nightrescue #onstandby #heros #ymmlocal #ymmlife #exploreymm #explorewoodbuffalo #fmfd #fortmcmurray #education #hereforyou See more

Avalanche risk in the Sea to Sky region is high, RCMP say

A new program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia's first responders and other public safety personnel launched yesterday, February 8. PSPNET, a... free, confidential program is designed for paramedics, police, firefighters, correctional workers, search and rescue, 911 operators, border services officers and others in the public safety field. Developed by a team of clinicians and researchers at the University of Regina, the online cognitive behaviour therapy modules address anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. To learn more, visit: https://www.pspnet.ca/ @sarvac_acvrs @uofreginaofficial

On February 8, 2022, at 9:31 am, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for a snowmobile accident on Buck Ridge Trail in Big Sky. A rider struck a tree and we...nt into cardiac arrest. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers in Big Sky responded, attempted life-saving efforts, and transported the patient to the trailhead. The patient was transferred to the Big Sky Fire Department and then to Big Sky Medical Center. The patient was declared deceased at Big Sky Medical Center. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a joint investigation with the United States Forest Service. The victim has been identified as 64 year old Anthony Pace of New York, New York. Sheriff Dan Springer would like to offer his condolences to Anthony’s family and friends and thank all first responders involved in this tragedy.

Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the skier that was killed in this avalanche. Stay safe out there. https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com//several-people-seriousl

Today we had a life changing fire call. We were dispatched to a large grass fire off of FM 949 and Pleasant Trails Road. While attacking the fire line a firefig...hter collapsed with a possible heart attack. It happened in the presences of Columbus, Bernardo and Garwood Firefighters and our on scene EMS crew. The firefighter lost his pulse and the crew sprang into action. They started CPR with CVFD’s AED and oxygen bottle and mask off of our command unit 1470. The AED did it’s job along with the crew. He was loaded in PHI Med 7 air medical helicopter and made the hospital in stable condition. You never know who you might help, even when it’s one of your own. EMS has been coming to all large fire calls for several years now. It paid off in an extreme way. The firefighters family has been notified and should be at the hospital at this time. We started carrying the AED for our safety along with basic medical gear. The Columbus Fire Dept now has three AED’s in various units. First responders that started CPR FF Duane Naiser, Medic Steven Silver, OEM Chuck Rodgers, Medic James Chollett, Medic Jerald Krenek, FF Jody Mismer, FF Bradley Berger, FF Jody Ripper and FF Scott Krpec. All units on scene was Columbus, Bernardo, Cat Spring, Garwood, Eagle Lake, Sheridan, Rock Island, and Sealy Fire Dept. Colorado Co EMS M1, M2, Sq1, Utl1, Med Command 800, and PHI Med 7. Colorado Co OEM, Commisioner Pct 3, & Constable Pct 3.

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It is heavy heart that I write this message today. On the evening of February 4th our Fire Department was called out to a motor vehicle accident on secondary 5...99. The roads were extremely icy, and travel was hazardous. However, as our firemen always go above and beyond the call of duty, they went out despite the conditions. One of our trucks lost control on the ice and rolled. As a result, our Fire Chief, Patrick Kelly was injured, we pray for his speedy recovery. Tragically Fire Fighter Stephen Rayfield did not survive the horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rayfield family. This has been a traumatic event for all our fire fighters and their families. So please support them in any ways you can in the coming days. Signed Mayor Richard Elhard Deputy Mayor Trudy Kilner Councillors: Brenda Wismer, Kevin McDgouall, Don Sisson, Shawn Peach, Cecil Yates.

**Update 5/19/2021 FOUND! Dave has been located alive and uninjured by Air-5!** Were you hiking in the area of Mt. Waterman this weekend (5/15-5/16)? LA Coun...ty SAR teams are looking for a missing male hiker, George Null (who also goes by Dave), ~6'3", 190lbs. He was wearing a beige t-shirt, blue flannel shirt, shorts (unknown color), and hiking boots. If you have any relevant information, please contact the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s station at 818-248-3464. See more

Do you and your crews drive on resource roads? Do you know what safety equipment you need in your vehicle in case of an emergency? Do you know how to manage you...r vehicle safely on active resource roads? If you have a group of workers that could benefit from resource road driver training, visit the BCFSC website to learn more about our Resource Road Safety Training and Resource Road Driver Training from Overland Training Canada www.bcforestsafe.org/resource-road-safety-training/ #bcforestsafetycouncil #workerhealthnsafety