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Nestled between rugged coastlines 🌊 and forested mountains ⛰️, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue proudly serves the central Vancouver Island region—from Lantzville to Deep Bay and everything in between.
Our volunteers respond to emergencies across remote backcountry trails 🥾, dense forests 🌲, steep terrain 🧗♂️, and fast-moving rivers 🌊—day or night 🌙☀️, rain or shine ☔.
This land is breathtaking—but unpredictable. That’s why we train year-round to be ready for whatever the call brings 🚨.
From the mountain peaks to the ocean shores, we’re here to help br#arrowsmithsarn#vancouverisland.#searchandrescue #rescuereadyl#bcbackcountryR#volunteerdrivend#islandstrongt#communityfirsti#frompeakstopacificCommunityFirst #FromPeaksToPacific
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Thanks for all you do Arrowsmith Search And Rescue with SAR response and enhancing awareness amongst enthusiasts to help lessen the burden on SAR which adds to the safety culture in B.C. ☑️ Fun Fact! Arrowsmith SAR has 5 dedicated trained and recognized AdventureSmart volunteer outdoor educators on their SAR group. Thx for ALL you do! 👏
Nestled between rugged coastlines 🌊 and forested mountains ⛰️, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue proudly serves the central Vancouver Island region—from Lantzville to Deep Bay and everything in between.
Our volunteers respond to emergencies across remote backcountry trails 🥾, dense forests 🌲, steep terrain 🧗♂️, and fast-moving rivers 🌊—day or night 🌙☀️, rain or shine ☔.
This land is breathtaking—but unpredictable. That’s why we train year-round to be ready for whatever the call brings 🚨.
From the mountain peaks to the ocean shores, we’re here to help br#arrowsmithsarn#vancouverisland.#searchandrescue #rescuereadyl#bcbackcountryR#volunteerdrivend#islandstrongt#communityfirsti#frompeakstopacificCommunityFirst #FromPeaksToPacific ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for all you do Arrowsmith Search And Rescue with SAR response and enhancing awareness amongst enthusiasts to help lessen the burden on SAR which adds to the safety culture in B.C. ☑️ Fun Fact! Arrowsmith SAR has 5 dedicated trained and recognized AdventureSmart volunteer outdoor educators on their SAR group. Thx for ALL you do! 👏
⛑️Our mission is simple: to save lives.
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, we’re here to bring the lost and injured home—safely.
Every search 🧭, every rescue 🚁, every training hour ⏱️… it’s all in service of our community.
We do this because lives matter. Because every call could be someone’s parent, child, or friend. Because we#arrowsmithsark#searchandrescue##rescuereadyR#savinglivese#communityfirstd#volunteerdrivenC#vancouverislando#BringThemHome#VancouverIsland #BringThemHome ... See MoreSee Less
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Arrowsmith Search and Rescue saved my life… and I am humbly grateful. 💝
⛑️This weekend members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) obtained their Advanced Drone Pilot Licences!
🧍♂️These volunteers completed rigorous training in advanced flight operations, airspace regulations, emergency procedures, and aerial imaging—equipping them with the skills needed to safely and effectively operate drones during real-world search missions.
❤️Drones are an essential tool in modern search and rescue, allowing us to quickly scan large or hazardous areas, access hard-to-reach terrain, and support our ground teams with real-time visuals from above.
👍🏼We’re proud of our team’s commitment to continuous learning and bringing new capabilities to our SAR efforts.
The Rescue Ready 2025 program is now live on our website. Check out our website, www.arrowsmithsar.ca/, for a link to our Rescue Ready 2025 fundraising program for an advanced thermal #searchandrescuet#rescueready2025e#dronerescueR#advanceddronepilotu#sarvolunteersn#dronetrainingu#thermaldroneT#CommunitySafetyD#searchandrescuetechy#vancouverislandsarc#DroneOperationsn#EmergencyPreparedness##SupportSARe#VolunteerHeroesr#dronesforgoodr#techinsaro#AerialSupportc#groundandairl#rescuefromabovendAir #RescueFromAbove ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 🎉
Awesome job 🎉 👏
⛑️SAR Fun Fact!
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue covers a massive response area—over 1,500 square kilometres of rugged terrain, mountains, rivers, and backcountry trails.
🏔️That means when someone goes missing or gets injured out there, our team could be responding anywhere from deep forest trails to snowy peaks.
It takes teamwork, training, and some serious endurance—but we’#arrowsmithsary#searchandrescueR#funfactA#BackcountryReady #vancouverislandadventurese#VolunteerHeroess#SARlifeeerHeroes #SARLife ... See MoreSee Less
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⛑️Ken Neden from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue recently joined the @pulsecommunitypodcast to talk about an exciting advancement: our fundraising campaign for a state-of-the-art thermal drone.
🕹️This new technology would be a game changer for our team—allowing us to detect heat signatures and locate missing persons faster, especially in low-visibility conditions like dense forest or nighttime searches.
💬As Ken explained:
“We’re finding a lot more uses for them as we start training with them more and more.”
⭐️ This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s about saving time, and more importantly, saving lives.
👆🏼Link in bio to support.
Links to the podcast and in our bio!
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bf1L4y8Tq/
Website:
bit.ly/PulsePodcastEP17
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💡Did you know Arrowsmith Search and Rescue provides more than just emergency response?
⛑️We’re a volunteer-based, non-profit organization offering:
• Ground Search and Rescue
• Rope Rescue
• Swiftwater Rescue
• Avalanche Response
• Mutual Aid for neighbouring teams
• Wilderness education & community outreach
⛰️Whether it’s lost hikers, natural disasters, or public safety events, we’re ready 24/7—rain or shine.
❤️We’re proud to serve the Arrowsmith region and beyond, with the support of an incredible community behind us.
⛑️Because when the call comes in, we go.
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🧭 Hiking Safety Tips: Be Adventure Smart! 🌿
Exploring the great outdoors is one of life’s greatest adventures—but preparation is key to making sure you return home safely. Here are a few essential hiking safety tips from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue:
✅ Plan Ahead: Research the trail, check the weather, and let someone know your route and expected return time.
🥾 Pack the Essentials: Bring the 10 essentials, including extra food and water, a flashlight, first aid kit, and proper navigation tools.
🧥 Dress for Success: Wear layers and bring rain gear. Weather can change quickly, especially in the backcountry.
🧭 Stay on the Trail: Venturing off marked paths increases your risk of getting lost or injured.
📱 Charge Your Phone: Carry a fully charged phone and consider a backup battery. But remember—cell service isn’t guaranteed.
✨ Most importantly: If you get lost, STAY PUT and make yourself visible. Wandering makes it harder for searchers to find you.
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Thanks for sharing an increasing awareness! This helps enhance enthusiasts awareness and as to the safety culture in British Columbia. Here’s the link for all BC AdventureSmart resources; - Adventure Hub - Events and webinars - Pack Like a Pro videos - Trail specific videos - Video library bcsara.com/outdoor-education/
Support Arrowsmith Search and Rescue – Because Every Second Counts!
When emergencies strike in the backcountry, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (SAR) is there—rain or shine, day or night—ready to bring loved ones home safely. As a volunteer-based organization, we rely on donations to fund essential training, equipment, and rescue missions.
Your support helps us:
✔️ Upgrade lifesaving gear
✔️ Provide specialized training for our volunteers
✔️ Maintain and fuel rescue vehicles
✔️ Expand community safety programs
Every dollar makes a difference. Help us continue saving lives—because when adventure takes an unexpected turn, Arrowsmith SAR is ready to respond.
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🚨 Training to Keep You Safe 🚨
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, training is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated volunteers undergo rigorous and ongoing training to ensure they’re prepared for any emergency—whether it’s a lost hiker, an injured adventurer, or a challenging rescue mission.
We train in:
✅ Wilderness Navigation – So we can find you, no matter where you are.
✅ Rope Rescue & First Aid – Because safety is our priority.
✅ Swiftwater & Avalanche Response – Ready for any environment.
✅ Teamwork & Communication – Because every second counts.
Our commitment to training keeps both you and our team safe. When the call comes, we’re ready. 💪🔦🌲
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Thank you for your service and training
⛑️On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) responded to an injured dirt biker in the Whiskey Creek area. Working alongside BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), our team assisted with a stretcher evacuation over rough terrain to a nearby gravel road. From there, the subject was carefully loaded into one of our Side-by-Side UTVs and transported to a waiting ambulance for further care.
🏔️The rider sustained lower limb injuries, and thanks to the seamless teamwork of our volunteers and BCEHS, they received the medical attention they needed as quickly and safely as possible.
🙏🏼A huge thank you to everyone involved in this successful rescue! Wishing the rider a full and speedy recovery.
❤️Today, Arrowsmith SAR also received a call for a missing 8-year-old in the Meadowood area. Fortunately, she was located safely at a friend’s house, and ASAR was stood down.
⛑️The Rescue Ready 2025 program is now live on our website. Check out our website, www.arrowsmithsar.ca/, for a link to our Rescue Ready 2025 fundraising program for an advanced thermal dro#arrowsmithsari#searchandrescueR#BCSAR##RescueMissioni#teamworka#VolunteerHeroesH#bcehs##whiskeycreeky#utvrescueR#staysafea#communitysupportu#rescueready2025d#thermaldronel#fundraisinga#OutdoorSafetysafety
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🌟🌟🌟ROCKSTARS🌟🌟🌟
What a team rescue effort THANK YOU 😊
Bravo Zulu Arrowsmith
Great job, People!!
❤️⛑️On behalf of all of us at Arrowsmith Search & Rescue, we want to acknowledge this incredible life and everything he accomplished!
(post from: @bcsarassoc)
✨A Search and Rescue Legacy
Neil Brewer, a true hero of British Columbia’s Search and Rescue (SAR) community, passed away after 35 years of extraordinary service to Kent Harrison SAR and rescue teams across the province.
✨A Life of Remarkable Dedication
Joining SAR in 1990, Neil quickly became a pivotal force in emergency response. By 1991, he was approved as a SAR Manager, beginning a journey that would transform search and rescue in British Columbia.
🏆Key Achievements
🔑Secured the first SAR New Initiatives Fund project in 1993, funding a rescue boat and truck
🔑Led complex searches, including an 8-day mission for a missing boy near Prince George in 2002
🔑Developed critical communication systems for SAR teams across BC
🔑Instrumental in securing over $10 million in provincial funding for SAR groups
🏆Honored for Outstanding Service
Neil’s contributions were recognized with numerous awards:
2017: SAR Volunteer of the Year, EMBC
2019: Community Achievement Award
2022: Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
2024: Lifetime Honorary Membership in BCSARA
2025: First Freedom of the District of Kent Award
🦸♂️A True Community Hero
More than just a rescuer, Neil was a mentor, innovator, and leader who dedicated his life to saving others and supporting SAR volunteers across British Columbia.
❤️Remembering Neil
Survived by his wife Julie and daughter Ashley, Neil leaves behind a legacy of courage, innovation, and selfless service.
🫶Sharing Memories
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⛑️🏔️Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to providing vital search and rescue services in the Arrowsmith region on Vancouver Island. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on donations to maintain operations, ensuring we are equipped and prepared to respond to emergencies. 
Ways to Support ASAR:
✔️Online Donations: Securely donate via credit card or PayPal. 
✔️Vehicle Donations: Donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle through Donate-a-Car Canada. 
✔️In-Kind Contributions and Bequests: Contact ASAR to discuss providing in-kind donations or including ASAR in your estate planning.
✔️Corporate Matching Gifts: Many employers match employee donations, potentially doubling or tripling your contribution. 
All donations over $25 are eligible for a tax receipt. ❤️
🌲Your support ensures that ASAR remains ready to assist those in need, reinforcing the safety and well-being of the community. For more information on how to contribute, please visit ASAR’s official website.  ... See MoreSee Less
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