The team consists of approximately 40 volunteers skilled in search and rescue operations in mountain, canyon and urban settings.
The team provides search and rescue services to:
- Provincial Emergency Program (PEP)
- RCMP and municipal police services
- Municipal fire services
- BC Ambulance Service
- Other SAR teams in BC and Washington
- Local and regional governments during civil emergencies
NSR performs approximately 90 search & rescue operations annually. Members participate in different support or rescue categories, depending on individual skills and participation levels.
The team mission is:
- Establish an organization to search for, rescue and assist persons in distress
- Education
- Assist other organizations with similar purposes
- Provide assistance to civil authorities
- Provide advice and expertise
- If you are fit, know the local mountains, and are interesting in making a difference in your community, consider applying to volunteer with North Shore Rescue.
View the NSR Brochure in PDF.