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 …
Coquitlam Search & Rescue volunteers were out performing rope rescue training as part of the ongoing training that must be performed to stay ready for an emergency. The team visited one of the local mountains on Saturday and reviewed rope rescue skills and equipment.
On October 22, 2010 three Coquitlam SAR members presented to the kids at Northside Church in Port Coquitlam. After a brief introduction and gear display, Coquitlam SAR presented the “Hug-a-tree” program and the “10 essentials”. If your group is interested in having us do a presentation, please contact us in writing, via email or by phone.
Recently, the Coquitlam SAR team received a life saving donation compliments of Medtonic Canada Ltd. and its partnership with VANOC. Coquitlam SAR applied to receive an Automatic External Defibrillator to aid in the treatment of cardiac arrest. This device, a Lifepak 1000, has the ability to deliver electric shocks to restart a stopped heart. It also has the added …
Coquitlam SAR members have been active with training programs for both Members-In-Training (MITs) and senior active members. Ground SAR (GSAR) course: 17 new MIT’s were brought on to the team in late 2009. These volunteers are approximately half way through the 10 month GSAR training course delivered by senior team members on behalf of the …