Coquitlam SAR joined the Coquitlam RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Coquitlam Fire/Rescue and BC Sheriffs Service for the RCMP Junior Mountie Camp “Emergency Response Fair” on Aug 5th. SAR members demonstrated SAR equipment/vehicle and answered questions from the Junior Mounties, their leaders and families. For more information on the Junior Mounties Camp, visit the Coquitlam …
Coquitlam SAR was fortunate to have Troy Smith from Maple Ridge Motorsports guide us through a re-orientation of our Argo. This orientation included: general familiarization, maintenance, track installation and provided insight on the finer points of driving the Argo. Most people drive the Argo in a rough fashion (due to it’s tank like steering) ~ …
In August of 2009, 17 new members in training were recruited to join the team. This process involves many hours of instruction and practical experience. Over the year and half, the MITs completed the GSAR course instructed by Roland Webb and Tai McLavy. All members in training are now officially full members – voted …
The new members in training have now completed the Ground Search & Rescue course and are working towards becoming full members in Coquitlam Search & Rescue. The following video shows a few of the field days that comprised the course. Huge thanks to all the very qualified full members who provided the high caliber training …
Coquiltam Search & Rescue went into the back country of Whistler BC on December 18th to perform avalanche training. As the ski season improves with new snow it is essential to keep an eye on the snow pack and conditions. One group of the Coquitlam Search & Rescue team can be seen performing alpine …