Arrowsmith Search and Rescue

ASAR was called out last night for a Iphone crash alert in Mosaic’s Northwest Bay Division. There was deep snow and freezing temperatures to contend with but the SAR teams were able find two subjects with a 4X4 vehicle that had rolled on its side #searchandrescue #winterrescue

We had a recruitment hike on Saturday with the group who have applied to join Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. We went through Enos Lake to do a mock search. We start our MIT program in November! #ASAR #SAR #searchandrescue #arrowsmithSAR #MIT #SARtraining #mocksearch #parksville

BCSARA is excited to announce the launch of the Adventure Hub – a new online custom-built platform designed for recreation users in British Columbia. Visit bcsara.com for more information #bcsara #sar #searchandrescue

Thinking about joining ASAR? We are currently taking applications for membership! Visit arrowsmithsar.ca or click the link below for more details and to apply: arrowsmithsar.ca/join-asar/ #searchandrescue #ASAR #ArrowsmithSAR #GSAR #volunteer #volunteervancouverisland

We have had a busy week with two mountain rescues. The hiking parties acted quickly and had made trip plans before heading out. Check out the article below: cheknews.ca/really-great-2… #ASAR #SAR #searchandrescue #rescuedhiker #mountainrescue #mtmark #mthorne

Arrowsmith SAR was called to assist BC Ambulance to extricate a man in medical distress on Mt Mark. The helicopter was able to touch down, load the man and ASAR crew then fly to Ascent Helicopter’s hangar to meet a waiting ambulance. #SAR #ASAR #helicopter #helirescue #ascent

Thinking about joining ASAR? Visit arrowsmithsar.ca or click the link below for more details and to apply: arrowsmithsar.ca/join-asar/ #searchandrescue #ASAR #ArrowsmithSAR #ArrowsmithSearchaAndRescue #GSAR #volunteer #volunteervancouverisland

Shout out to Mikaela Knutson for thinking outside the box and mobilizing her Telus team to help search for a woman who had gone missing! Well done, Mikaela! 👏 We're lucky to have you on our team. #searchandrescue #SAR #GSAR #Parksville #missingwoman #successfulrescue #teamwork

A big thank you to the residents of the Berwick Qualicum Beach for their donations to ASAR! We're so grateful for our amazing community. #SAR #searchandrescue #arrowsmithsearchandrescue #parksville #qualicum #donations #berwich #berwichqualicumbeach

ASAR was pleased to have taken part in a very successful Lighthouse 50th Fall Fair. More pictures to come! #ASAR #arrowsmithSAR #fallfair #lighthousecountry #parksville #qualicum

Did you know that each time ASAR lends assistance to individuals we completely sanitize all gear and aid items involved? Note the sanitary gloves the volunteers are using, for your protection and theirs. #ASAR #SAR #searchandrescue #arrowsmithsearchandrescue #parksville #qualicum

ASAR had an informational booth at the Parksville Tuesday night market this past week. The AdventureSmart presenter was very popular with the crowd. #AdventureSmart #SAR #ASAR #outdooreducation #outdoorsafety #Parksville #nightmarket #VancouverIsland

These photos are from the emergency vehicle driving course for ASAR members responsible for getting our vehicles to and from callouts. Eight ASAR members were certified during the full day course. #ASAR #GSAR #emergencyvehicles #training #SARtraining #Parksville #Qualicum

Five members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue successfully completed their Rope Rescue Tech 1 evaluation this past weekend. The course and evaluation was run by Island Alpine Guides. #SAR #IslandAlpineGuides #GSAR #ropetraining #SARtraining #roperescue #rescuetraining #SARtraining

We are currently taking applications for membership! Whether you’d like to apply to be a GSAR or support team member, we’d love to hear from you! Visit arrowsmithsar.ca for more details and to apply #searchandrescue #ASAR #ArrowsmithSAR #GSAR #volunteer

Arrowsmith SAR members were in Sooke this past weekend to help in the search for Melissa McDevitt who went missing in December. The search took place in rugged terrain with heavy vegetation. No sign of Melissa was found. #SAR #searchandrescue #sooke #missingwoman #missinghiker

Only one month into the helicopter hoist program and we have already responded to five separate calls on Vancouver Island! #SAR #ASAR #searchandrescue #Alberni #AlberniSAR #AscentHelicopters #VancouverIsland #helicopterhoist #fixedlinerescue #helicopterrescue

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) in partnership with Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) are now recognized by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR formerly EMBC) as having Helicopter Hoist and Class D Fixed Line (CDFL) certification. #ASAR #AVRS #SAR #helirescue

The recent rescue of a stranded climber on Little Mountain clearly demonstrated why Arrowsmith Search and Rescue’s Rescue Ready campaign is so essential to the community. Please make your donation today at arrowsmithsar.ca/donate/ #searchandrescue #rescueready #SAR #GSAR

Some more photos from last night's rope rescue on Little Mountain just outside Parksville. #roperescue #ropetech #SAR #ASAR #ArrowsmithSAR #Parksville #LittleMountain #strandedclimber #emergency #climberrescue #searchandrescue #ParksvilleQualicum