SAR in Park/Province/Municipality
Search and Rescue teams also operate on the park, provincial, and municipal levels. The following refers to how SAR is dealt with in these situations!
First, a notification is sent to the authorities to let them know someone is in need of Search and Rescue. Typically, this is a phone call to 911. Following this notification, a search mission is activated letting the authorities know an active Search and Rescue mission has started.
There are a variety of rescue types, including (but not limited to): Ground SAR, Swift Water SAR, High Angle Rope Rescue, Avalanche Response, etc.
On a provincial and territorial level, there are several groups who respond to emergency situations. Some examples of these organizations include: SARVAC, Parks Canada, Police Forces, Emergency Medical Responders, Fire Rescue, etc.
Search and Rescue teams also operate on the park, provincial, and municipal levels. The following refers to how SAR is dealt with in these situations!
First, a notification is sent to the authorities to let them know someone is in need of Search and Rescue. Typically, this is a phone call to 911. Following this notification, a search mission is activated letting the authorities know an active Search and Rescue mission has started.
There are a variety of rescue types, including (but not limited to): Ground SAR, Swift Water SAR, High Angle Rope Rescue, Avalanche Response, etc.
On a provincial and territorial level, there are several groups who respond to emergency situations. Some examples of these organizations include: SARVAC, Parks Canada, Police Forces, Emergency Medical Responders, Fire Rescue, etc.