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πΈπ² Spring Is Here π²πΈ
Longer days, warmer weather, and more time outside—it’s a beautiful season to explore the outdoors. βοΈ
But spring conditions can be unpredictable. Snow melt, fast-moving water π, muddy trails, and changing weather all bring new challenges.
Before you head out:
π§ Plan your route and tell someone your plan
π Pack the essentials
π₯Ύ Be prepared for wet and slippery terrain
π¦οΈ Check conditions before you go
Our team is ready 24/7 π¨, but the best rescue is the one we don’t need to make.
Enjoy the season, explore safely, and take in everything spring#arrowsmithsar #searchandrescueR#springisheres#AdventureSmartr#backcountrysafety#BackcountrySafety
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πΈπ² Spring Is Here π²πΈ
Longer days, warmer weather, and more time outside—it’s a beautiful season to explore the outdoors. βοΈ
But spring conditions can be unpredictable. Snow melt, fast-moving water π, muddy trails, and changing weather all bring new challenges.
Before you head out:
π§ Plan your route and tell someone your plan
π Pack the essentials
π₯Ύ Be prepared for wet and slippery terrain
π¦οΈ Check conditions before you go
Our team is ready 24/7 π¨, but the best rescue is the one we don’t need to make.
Enjoy the season, explore safely, and take in everything spring#arrowsmithsar #searchandrescueR#springisheres#AdventureSmartr#backcountrysafety#BackcountrySafety ... See MoreSee Less
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Interagency Collaboration in Action!
This week, Arrowsmith SAR’s drone team met with the drone team from the Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) based out of the Nanaimo airport. It was a great opportunity to compare our programs, check out each other’s equipment, and exchange ideas to help strengthen interoperability between our teams.
Afterward, we headed into the field for joint demonstrations and handsβon training. CASARA also brought their Artemis system, based in Pitt Meadows, which can locate lost individuals’ cell phones in remote areas with little or no service. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce search times and enhance overall mission effectiveness.
A big thankβyou to our partners at CASARA for the collaboration and knowledgeβsharing. Looking forward to more training together #searchandrescue
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Nice work gang
Recognition
We would to congratulate Jeff Burdison on completing the Ground Search and Rescue Team Leader course this past weekend.
In addition we would also like to congratulate Teresa Wood on completing the Advanced Wilderness First Aid course at the end of February.
At the end of February there were also members who were certified in the Advanced Protocol First Aid training, congratulations on to Jennifer Hoard, Denise Collins, Craig Piccolo, Pamela Garrow, Kandace Knutson, Jeff Burdison, Nick Rivers, Teresa Wood, Ken Peters, Doug Scatcherd, Sue Payne and Paul Nash.
This past weekend there were 12 members who completed the Track Aware course. Congratulations to Brian Kidwell, Glen Asaph, Gord Pederson, Jason Ridout, Jennifer Hoard, Kris Baker, Lee Darling, Oliver Russel, Susie Lesieur, Teresa Wood, and Todd Russell. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations
Congratulations to all the achievers! π Our Daughter also ,Suzie Lesieur, thank you for all that youse do!!!!!
βοΈ Training for the Moments That Matter
In Search and Rescue, first aid isn’t optional—it’s essential. From CPR to patient care, our volunteers train regularly to respond confidently in high-stress situations.
Every second counts in an emergency, and the skills practiced here can make the difference between life and death.
Preparation. Practice. Confidence.
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π² Training Where It Matters
Search and Rescue doesn’t happen on flat ground. It happens in dense forests, steep terrain, and unpredictable environments.
That’s why our volunteers train in the same challenging conditions where rescues often occur—practicing patient care, evacuation techniques, and teamwork in real-world terrain.
Preparation, communication, and trust are what allow our team to work safely and effectively when someone needs help.
Every training scenario helps ensure we’re ready whe#arrowsmithsare#searchandrescuem#TrainingInActionR#RescueReadyi#volunteerdrivenueReady #VolunteerDriven ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for your unending dedication!
π Celebrating the Women of Arrowsmith Search & Rescue – International Women’s Day π
Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the strength, commitment, and exceptional skill of the women who are an integral part of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue.
Across our team, women contribute in countless essential roles, including:
• Search Managers
• Ground Search Team Leaders
• Rope Rescue & Swiftwater Technicians
• Hoistβqualified and CDFLβtrained responders
• Drone Pilots
• Support Team Members
• And our dedicated Ground Search and Rescue Members
Women make up 38% of our entire team, bringing leadership, capability, and resilience to every callout and every training night.
We are also proud that 3 of our 8 Board of Directors are women, helping guide, support, and strengthen Arrowsmith SAR through governance, planning, and organizational leadership.
Today we celebrate the remarkable women of Arrowsmith SAR and the many women across the search and rescue community who give their time, their expertise, and their unwavering dedication to helping others. Your courage inspires us all. πβ¨
Happy International Women’s Day.
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πͺπ² International Women’s Day π²πͺ
Today we celebrate the incredible women of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. From ground search and rope rescue to medical response and leadership, women play a vital role in every part of our team.
Their strength, skill, and dedication help make our community safer every day. π¨
Search and Rescue is built on teamwork, commitment, and courage—and we’re proud to have so many amazing women answering the call.
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π² Living in the Arrowsmith Region
From dense forests and winding backroads to rugged mountain terrain and coastal views, the Arrowsmith area is one of the most beautiful places to live and explore.
With that beauty comes responsibility. The same landscapes we enjoy can also present challenges when someone becomes lost, injured, or in need of help.
That’s where Arrowsmith Search and Rescue comes in. Our volunteers live, work, and train right here in the communities we serve, ready to respond when it matters most.
We’re proud to call this regi#arrowsmithsarr#searchandrescuer#mountarrowsmithn#vancouverislandc#communityfirstmmunityFirst ... See MoreSee Less
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Beauty shot!!
Nice picture bud!
π² Every Search Starts Somewhere.
Sometimes it begins with a road, a trailhead, or a last known point. From there, our teams spread out mapping terrain, following clues, and searching every possible route.
π¨Search and Rescue is about patience, coordination, and determination. Every member plays a role in covering ground and bringing someone home safely.
β€οΈBehind every search is a team committed to doing the work no matter how big the landscape.
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Patience , Persistence,Perseverance, Experience, Confidence,
π We Are Arrowsmith Search & Rescue.
We are volunteers.
We are trained responders.
We are neighbours serving neighbours.
From ground searches to helicopter operations, from training nights to real-world callouts—our team is ready when it matters most.
Through every season and every condition, our mission remains the same:
To bring the lost and injured home safely. π
Thank you to the community that supports us and makes this work possible.
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π¨ We Never Charge for Our Services.
When someone is lost, injured, or in need, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue responds—without sending a bill.
But life-saving missions require:
π§ Ongoing training
π Specialized equipment
π Technical rescue capabilities
π Dedicated volunteers ready day or night
We are 100% non-profit.
We are 100% donation and grant funded.
Your support helps ensure we can continue serving our communities across the region—safely, professionally, and whenever we’re needed.
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