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 SAR is a certified SRT instructor and taught the course for our team, as well as for 3 members of the Vancouver Police Department. In our search area we often …
On Monday, June 11th, Coquitlam SAR was tasked by BC Ambulance Service to rescue an injured motorcycle trials rider in the Belcarra area. The rider had fallen from his bike, and he suspected he had broken his lower leg. A rapid response from Coquitlam SAR members in the area saw a team heading up the trail towards the …
Video from last summer’s Debeck Creek Rescue (Summer 2012) . http://youtu.be/_s3s-MW0L_g
We’re planning a winter rescue exercise on Burke Mountain this Saturday. Do you know the difference between a scenario, an exercise and a drill? A scenario is designed to simulate a real event and is carried out in “real time” An exercise is designed to test capabilities and may no include a single specific goal. A drill is …
The Spirit of Coquitlam granted Coquitlam SAR over $45,000 to go towards HETS Capability (http://www.bclocalnews.com/tri_city_maple_ridge/tricitynews/news/131100798.html). Having this capability within the team will allow the team to respond quickly to rescues. The next step will be to purchase the equipment required then train several members on the team. By the spring of 2012 the team should …