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 …
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 …
Coquitlam Search and Rescue was contacted by the RCMP on Tuesday, November 17th, requesting our assistance in locating a male hiker on Eagle Ridge. The lone hiker had set out on a day hike up the Halvor Lunden trail towards Lindsay Lake. At around 4pm, the hiker realized he was still too high up on …