On Monday August 22, 2011 Coquitlam Search and Rescue was activated by the RCMP as a result of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) emergency signal emanating from the Debeck Creek area of the Fools Gold route. The Fools Gold route travels from Squamish to Coquitlam through some of the most remote terrain in south west British Columbia. …
Tuesday’s rescue of three stranded hikers near Pitt Lake reinforces Coquitlam Search and Rescue’s (Coq SAR) decision to develop a Helicopter External Transportation System (HETS) rescue team. “Having the equipment and training within our own team enables us to respond more quickly and efficiently,” say Garry Mancell, President for Coq SAR. “HETS has become an …
On Monday August 22, 2011 Coquitlam SAR was tasked out to assist with an emergency distress beacon signal in the Debeck Creek area. The 442 Search and Rescue Squadron’s CH-109 was sent out to search the mountainous terrain in poor weather. Unable to locate the subjects, 442’s Cormorant helicopter landed in Town Centre park to …
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 …