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Behind every rescue… is a real person.
A person who skipped dinner to answer the call.
A person who spent their weekend training in the rain.
A person who showed up—not for recognition, but because someone out there needed help.
That’s who we are at Arrowsmith Search and Rescue.
We don’t just respond to emergencies.
We prepare, we sacrifice, and we care—because this community means everything to us. 💛
We are proud to serve#arrowsmithsara#searchandrescue##RealPeopleRealImpactA#volunteerdriveno#CommunityFirstV#sarstrongi#rescuereadyt#behindthescenesg#savinglivesy#vancouverislands#humansideofsarVancouverIsland #HumanSideOfSAR
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Thank you for your commitment and time to help the community and beyond.
Thank you - you are all amazing 🤩
Thank you so much for being there each and every day. I am thankful and grateful.
Behind every rescue… is a real person.
A person who skipped dinner to answer the call.
A person who spent their weekend training in the rain.
A person who showed up—not for recognition, but because someone out there needed help.
That’s who we are at Arrowsmith Search and Rescue.
We don’t just respond to emergencies.
We prepare, we sacrifice, and we care—because this community means everything to us. 💛
We are proud to serve#arrowsmithsara#searchandrescue##RealPeopleRealImpactA#volunteerdriveno#CommunityFirstV#sarstrongi#rescuereadyt#behindthescenesg#savinglivesy#vancouverislands#humansideofsarVancouverIsland #HumanSideOfSAR ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for your commitment and time to help the community and beyond.
Thank you - you are all amazing 🤩
Thank you so much for being there each and every day. I am thankful and grateful.
🚨 We never charge for our services.
But we can’t do it alone.
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, our highly trained volunteers are ready 24/7 to respond to mountain, swiftwater, and urban emergencies across the province.
💪 We do this to save lives.
💛 We do this for our communities.
🙏 And we rely on your donations to keep going.
Your support helps fund training, gear, and life-saving missions like this one.
🔗 Visit arrowsmithsar.ca to donate today. Every dollar makes a differe#arrowsmithsari#searchandrescueR#rescuereadye#volunteerdrivenD#savinglivesg#SupportSARo#CommunityFirsty#helicopterrescueR#BCSAR##donatetodaye#frompeakstopacifica#backcountrysafetySafety ... See MoreSee Less
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Volunteers are the heart of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. ❤️
They drop everything—work, sleep, family dinners—to answer the call.
They train in the rain ☔, climb in the dark 🌙, and search in the most remote places 🧭—all to help someone they’ve never met.
They don’t do it for recognition.
They do it because they care.
To every ASAR volunteer: Thank you for your time, your courage, and your unwavering co#arrowsmithsarr#VolunteersInActiono#searchandrescuet#rescueready #volunteerdriven #savinglives #CommunityFirstn#BCSARn#ThankYouVolunteersr#backcountryheroesu#sarstrong #BackcountryHeroes #SARStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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Hi Pam .
Thank you for your service!
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🍁 Happy Canada Day from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue! 🇨🇦
Today, we celebrate the beauty of this land we’re so proud to serve—from the mountain trails 🏞️ to the rugged coastline 🌊.
As we enjoy the outdoors and all that Canada has to offer, let’s also remember the importance of safety and preparedness. 🧭
To our fellow volunteers, supporters, and community—thank you for standing with us.
Here’s to protecting what we love, together.
Stay safe, stay smart, and have#canadadayu#arrowsmithsar❤#searchandrescueA#rescueready #vancouverisland #truenorthstrongandfreeI#backcountrysafetyr#CommunityFirstk#volunteerdriveno#ProudToServe##BCSARe#ExploreResponsiblyrve #BCSAR #ExploreResponsibly ... See MoreSee Less
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Great to see you all in the parade today!
📣 Call for Early Action Saves Time!
On Monday night, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue responded to a report of a missing person in the Eaglecrest area of Qualicum Beach. Thanks to the quick-thinking family who called 911 immediately, ASAR was able to deploy without delay.
Team members quickly mobilized to search by vehicle, on foot, and door-to-door. The incredible support and awareness from the local neighbourhood played a key role in helping locate the missing person swiftly and safely.
A huge thank you to our partners at RCMP, @nanaimosar , and Alberni SAR for assisting in the search.
🚨 If someone is missing or in distress, don’t wait - call 911 right away. The sooner we are activated, the sooner we can help. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re grateful for all that you do!!! ⛑️
🌲 Arrowsmith Search and Rescue: Ready When Needed 🚁
When adventure takes an unexpected turn, we’re here to help.
Our team of dedicated volunteers is on call 24/7—responding to emergencies across mountains ⛰️, forests 🌲, rivers 🌊, and backcountry trails 🥾.
We train hard, work as one, and answer every call with one goal in mind:
👉 To bring the lost and injured home safely.
Thank you for supporting your local S#arrowsmithsarr#searchandrescuer#rescueready##volunteerdrivenu#savinglives##CommunityFirstm#vancouverislandc#calloutreadyC#frompeakstopacifica#sarstrongc#BCSARtrong #BCSAR ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Callout Recap – Spider Lake Search 🚨
Our hearts go out to the family and friends during this difficult time.❤️
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue was called out to search in the Spider Lake area Sunday June 15.
Thank you to the Qualicum First Nations, RCMP and the many mutual aid teams who responded to assist, including Teams from Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cowichan, Comox, and Campbell River, as well as Family, friends#arrowsmithsarn#searchandrescueh#rescuereadyn#BCSARe#spiderlaked#vancouverislandL#SARCommunityr#mutualaidR#volunteerdrivenl#TogetherWeServei#calloutrecapW#supportingfamiliesp#CommunityFirstilies #CommunityFirst ... See MoreSee Less
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What did First Nations do?
We are Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. 🌲🚁
A team of dedicated volunteers—ordinary people doing extraordinary things. 💪
We’re here to answer the call when it matters most, bringing the lost and injured home safely 🏡.
From mountain peaks ⛰️ to coastal trails 🌊, we serve our community with pride, passion, and purpose.
We don’t just work he#arrowsmithsarr#searchandrescuem#rescuereadyc#volunteerdrivenu#savinglivesn#vancouverislandstrongs#CommunityHeroesd#calloutreadyn#frompeakstopacifice#BCSARromPeaksToPacific #BCSAR ... See MoreSee Less
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Who are we?
We’re your neighbours, coworkers, friends, and family.
We’re volunteers—trained, committed, and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. 🚨
We leave our dinners, jobs, and warm beds to answer the call for help—day or night, rain or shine. 🌧️🌙
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, we serve the central Vancouver Island region with one mission:
To bring the lost and injured home. 🏡
We don’t do it for reco#arrowsmithsar #whowearee#searchandrescuew#volunteerdrivenr#rescuereadyR#CommunityFirstr#vancouverislandstrongo#calloutready##savinglivesa#frompeakstopacificady #SavingLives #FromPeaksToPacific ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Congratulations to Our Rope Rescue Technician Graduates! 🎉
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue is incredibly proud to recognize and congratulate several of our dedicated team members who have successfully completed both Rope Rescue Technician Level 1 and 2.
From rappelling to high-angle stretcher handling, and operating Dual Capability Two Tensioned Rope Systems (DCTTR), our members have trained extensively to develop the skills needed for complex rescues in wildland and steep terrain. ⛰️⚓️
Why is this training important?
In the unpredictable landscapes we often work in — cliffs, ravines, and remote wilderness — rope rescue proficiency is not just valuable, it’s vital. 🧗♂️🌲 These skills allow us to safely access and extract individuals in high-risk environments, ensuring the best possible outcomes during challenging rescue missions.
A special thank you to the incredible instructors at Island Alpine Guides. 🙏🎓
Your knowledge, professionalism, and passion for safety made a lasting impact on our team. We are deeply grateful for the high level of instruction and mentorship yo#arrowsmithsaro#searchandrescues#roperescues#sartrainingr#highanglerescuee#wildernessrescuen#rescuereadyR#VolunteerStrongs#cliffrescueu#steepterraint#islandalpineguidesc#EmergencyPreparednessn#communitysupporte#savinglivese#AdventureSmarty#ThankYouInstructors #AdventureSmart #ThankYouInstructors ... See MoreSee Less
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Congrats Rope Rescue Technician graduates!
BZ, everyone
Nice touch with the rainbow!
Well done,,, congratulations to all.
Well done!
Way to go!!! 👏 Congratulations everyone!! 🎉
Congratulations
Well done!
Love this, keep up the skills and thanks for all you do. #fearlessbeaver.ca
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Why Donate?
Because every dollar helps bring someone home. ❤️🩹🚁
Your support enables Arrowsmith Search & Rescue to provide life-saving land and water rescue services ⛰️💧 and essential wilderness safety education in the Oceanside Arrowsmith Region.
From helicopters to hiking trails, our volunteers are ready 24/7 ⏱️— but we can’t do it without you.
Donations over $25 are tax deductible 🧾
Flexible payment options available 💳
Help us help others.
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Why are we here?
Because someone didn’t come home.
We’re here for the hikers who lose the trail 🧭, the injured in remote terrain ⛰️, and the families waiting by the phone.
We’re here because when the unthinkable happens, someone has to answer the call 📞.
And we’re proud to be that someone.
Every hour we train, every mission we complete, every life we help save—it all comes back to one purpose:
To bring the lost and injured home. 🏡
Support the mission.
Your donations help fund vital training, gear, and rescue operations.
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