40th Anniversary Celebration
Calling all current and former friends and associates of Coquitlam SAR! The team’s 40th anniversary celebration is being planned and scheduled and we’d like you… Read More »40th Anniversary Celebration
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Updates on team activities that aren’t search related; adventures of SAR members, team events and community events.
Swiftwater Rescue Training
Recently 4 of the newer members of Coquitlam SAR participated in a 3-day training course to qualify as Swiftwater Rescue Technicians. Colin Saurette of Coquitlam… Read More »Swiftwater Rescue Training
North Face of Triglav
Team members Josh Henshaw and Nick Zupan are on a European climbing vacation, and sent this update today: Nick and I have met up in… Read More »North Face of Triglav
Helicopter Long Line Training
Last year, Coquitlam SAR announced our intention to develop a significant new rescue capability within the team. The technique, known within the BC Search and Rescue… Read More »Helicopter Long Line Training
Hypothermia and Cold Water Rescue Training
Four Coquitlam SAR members recently participated in a hypothermia workshop. The class was taught by Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, professor of thermophysiology at the University of… Read More »Hypothermia and Cold Water Rescue Training