BVSAR Spring Callout Roundup

BVSAR Spring Callout Roundup

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1624373569995{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”]From January to June 2021, Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue volunteers have responded to 11 incidents and participated in 50 training events and 70...
BVSAR Welcomes 16 Trainees

BVSAR Welcomes 16 Trainees

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BVSAR adds new members to the group about every 18 to 24 months. The Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) course teaches incident command structure, basic survival skills, navigation, and patient packaging and transportation. by Colleen...
10 Rules of Rope Care

10 Rules of Rope Care

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rescuers’ lives depend upon the integrity of the rescue rope. Proper rope management practices are critically important. 10 Rules of Rescue Rope Care 1. Do not step on ropes. 2. Do not drop hard objects (rocks…) on ropes. 3. Do not...
BVSAR Covid-19 Protocols

BVSAR Covid-19 Protocols

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bulkley Valley SAR has taken an aggressive approach to implement safety practices to help protect our community and membership from the effects of this pandemic. This has been a taxing year for many people, and we wish to extend our...
24 Hour Pack Inventory

24 Hour Pack Inventory

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whenever a person participates in a wilderness search, he or she should be prepared to be self‐sufficient for at least 24 hours, regardless of conditions. To ensure the ability to respond to a call quickly, GSAR team members should...