About Bulkley Valley Search & Rescue
Bulkley Valley Search & Rescue (BVSAR) is a dedicated volunteer organization committed to helping those in need in the wilderness and promoting safety in the great outdoors. Our mission is to provide professional search and rescue services, support emergency response efforts, and educate the public on wilderness safety. With a team of 40+ operational members, ensuring that help is available 24/7, 365 days of the year.
How is SAR activiated?
In British Columbia, Search and Rescue groups cannot self-deploy. They must be activated by an authorized requesting agency. Authorized requesting agencies include: Police Authority (primarily RCMP) BC Ambulance Service Canadian Forces (DND) Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Parks Canada BC Coroners Service Local Authorities Fire Services Once BVSAR receives a request from one of the authorized requesting agencies, the search managers contact volunteers with the appropriate training to support the search, rescue, or recovery.
If You Are Having a Search and Rescue Emergency, Call 911 and Ask for Police.
Education
AdventureSmart
Know before you go. Get informed before you head outdoors so you can be better prepared for the unexpected. We have an assortment of "AdventureSmart" presentation that we can bring to you designed for school aged kids to adults.
Local Resources
Bulkley Valley is very fortunate to have a lot of local knowledge online and we have amalgamated some local resources in the so you can be better prepared for your next adventure.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our dedicated team and make a difference in your community by helping those in need.
Make a Donation
Your generous contributions help us maintain essential equipment and training for our volunteers.
Become a. Sponsor
We wouldn't be where we are at today without our sponsors. Click the button below if you would like to sponsor BVSAR.