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It’s always been about community. 🤝🏔️
Behind every call 📞, every rescue 🚁, every volunteer hour ⏱️—there’s a deep-rooted love for the people who call this region home 🏡.
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, we don’t just serve the community—we’re part of it.
We train together 🧭, show up for each other 💪, and we’re always ready to help when it matters most ❤️.
Thank you for standing with us, supporting us, and believing in wha#arrowsmithsarg#communityfirstt#searchandrescuew#vancouverislandstrongs#rescuereadyR#TogetherWeCane#supportlocalheroesu#volunteerdrivenW#islandpridetLocalHeroes #VolunteerDriven #islandpride
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It’s always been about community. 🤝🏔️
Behind every call 📞, every rescue 🚁, every volunteer hour ⏱️—there’s a deep-rooted love for the people who call this region home 🏡.
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, we don’t just serve the community—we’re part of it.
We train together 🧭, show up for each other 💪, and we’re always ready to help when it matters most ❤️.
Thank you for standing with us, supporting us, and believing in wha#arrowsmithsarg#communityfirstt#searchandrescuew#vancouverislandstrongs#rescuereadyR#TogetherWeCane#supportlocalheroesu#volunteerdrivenW#islandpridetLocalHeroes #VolunteerDriven #islandpride ... See MoreSee Less
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🌲 Be AdventureSmart, Stay Rescue Ready! 🧭
Heading outdoors? Whether you’re hiking, biking, or paddling, remember the Three Ts:
1️⃣ Trip Planning – Know your route and share your plan.
2️⃣ Training – Gain the skills needed for your adventure.
3️⃣ Taking the Essentials – Pack items like a map, flashlight, extra food, and a first-aid kit.
These simple steps can make a big difference in your safety and help Search and Rescue teams assist you effectively if needed.
For more tips and resources, visit BCSARA’s Outdoor Education: @bcadvsmart @bcsarassoc
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Sounds about right to us! Starting May 7 through to July 29 enthusiasts have 8 opportunities to hang out with us in our Summer Series! All info and registration here: bcsara.com/outdoor-education/events/
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Update
Arrowsmith SAR had the privilege of working alongside Cowichan Search and Rescue, Ladysmith Search and Rescue, and the RCMP 🚔 to locate and extract a 65-year-old female. Cowichan and Ladysmith SAR, along with the RCMP, did an outstanding job of locating the missing woman.
Arrowsmith SAR’s Class D Fixed Line (CDFL) team was deployed to assist in the challenging rescue north of Duncan, where the subject had been missing for three days. She was found in extremely steep terrain ⛰️ that required a long-line helicopter extraction 🚁.
This successful outcome was the result of strong collaboration between Cowichan SAR, Arrowsmith SAR, Ladysmith SAR, and the RCMP. Working together 🤝, all organizations combined their efforts and technical rescue capabilities 🧗♀️ to bring her to safety.
Thank you to Cowichan SAR, Ladysmith SAR for their professionalism and partnership, and to the RCMP, BCEHS 🚑, media, and public for their ongoing support. We wish the subject a full and speedy recove#arrowsmithsar##cowichansarR#ladysmithsar #searchandrescuee#RescueMission##helicopterrescuel#longlinerescueL#GroundSearch #TeamworkInActiona#savinglivesn#RCMPi#bcehss#sarcollaborationR#communitysupportm#vancouverislandsaro#steepterrainrescuep#rescuereadye#sarstrongady #SARStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you!
It was a pleasure 🙂
Training in Action: Preparing for the Call
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, training is an essential part of being ready for anything.
Our members regularly practice a wide range of skills, including:
✅ Ground search techniques
✅ Rope rescue systems 🧗♂️
✅ Helicopter safety and extraction procedures 🚁
✅ Wilderness first aid and patient care ⛑️
✅ Navigation, GPS, and mapping 🧭
✅ Night operations and low-visibility searches 🌙
✅ Swiftwater rescue and survival skills 🌊
Every drill sharpens our skills and strengthens our teamwork — ensuring that when the call comes, we’re ready to respond quickly, safely, and effectively.
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Great job guys, While out walking my pup, saw you out in my neighborhood training the other day! Great turnout of cars lined up on Englishmen River Road between Spring and Steelhead ! Stay strong and keep up the great service you provide our community.
You “guys” deserve medals! Keep up the good work!
Nestled between rugged coastlines 🌊 and forested mountains ⛰️, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue proudly serves the central Vancouver Island region—from Lantzville to Deep Bay and everything in between.
Our volunteers respond to emergencies across remote backcountry trails 🥾, dense forests 🌲, steep terrain 🧗♂️, and fast-moving rivers 🌊—day or night 🌙☀️, rain or shine ☔.
This land is breathtaking—but unpredictable. That’s why we train year-round to be ready for whatever the call brings 🚨.
From the mountain peaks to the ocean shores, we’re here to help br#arrowsmithsarn#vancouverisland.#searchandrescue #rescuereadyl#bcbackcountryR#volunteerdrivend#islandstrongt#communityfirsti#frompeakstopacificCommunityFirst #FromPeaksToPacific ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for all you do Arrowsmith Search And Rescue with SAR response and enhancing awareness amongst enthusiasts to help lessen the burden on SAR which adds to the safety culture in B.C. ☑️ Fun Fact! Arrowsmith SAR has 5 dedicated trained and recognized AdventureSmart volunteer outdoor educators on their SAR group. Thx for ALL you do! 👏
⛑️Our mission is simple: to save lives.
At Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, we’re here to bring the lost and injured home—safely.
Every search 🧭, every rescue 🚁, every training hour ⏱️… it’s all in service of our community.
We do this because lives matter. Because every call could be someone’s parent, child, or friend. Because we#arrowsmithsark#searchandrescue##rescuereadyR#savinglivese#communityfirstd#volunteerdrivenC#vancouverislando#BringThemHome#VancouverIsland #BringThemHome ... See MoreSee Less
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Arrowsmith Search and Rescue saved my life… and I am humbly grateful. 💝
⛑️This weekend members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) obtained their Advanced Drone Pilot Licences!
🧍♂️These volunteers completed rigorous training in advanced flight operations, airspace regulations, emergency procedures, and aerial imaging—equipping them with the skills needed to safely and effectively operate drones during real-world search missions.
❤️Drones are an essential tool in modern search and rescue, allowing us to quickly scan large or hazardous areas, access hard-to-reach terrain, and support our ground teams with real-time visuals from above.
👍🏼We’re proud of our team’s commitment to continuous learning and bringing new capabilities to our SAR efforts.
The Rescue Ready 2025 program is now live on our website. Check out our website, www.arrowsmithsar.ca/, for a link to our Rescue Ready 2025 fundraising program for an advanced thermal #searchandrescuet#rescueready2025e#dronerescueR#advanceddronepilotu#sarvolunteersn#DroneTrainingu#thermaldroneT#CommunitySafetyD#searchandrescuetechy#vancouverislandsarc#DroneOperationsn#EmergencyPreparedness##SupportSARe#VolunteerHeroesr#dronesforgoodr#techinsaro#AerialSupportc#groundandairl#rescuefromabovendAir #RescueFromAbove ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 🎉
Awesome job 🎉 👏
⛑️SAR Fun Fact!
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue covers a massive response area—over 1,500 square kilometres of rugged terrain, mountains, rivers, and backcountry trails.
🏔️That means when someone goes missing or gets injured out there, our team could be responding anywhere from deep forest trails to snowy peaks.
It takes teamwork, training, and some serious endurance—but we’#arrowsmithsary#searchandrescueR#funfactA#BackcountryReady #vancouverislandadventurese#VolunteerHeroess#SARlifeeerHeroes #SARLife ... See MoreSee Less
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⛑️Ken Neden from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue recently joined the @pulsecommunitypodcast to talk about an exciting advancement: our fundraising campaign for a state-of-the-art thermal drone.
🕹️This new technology would be a game changer for our team—allowing us to detect heat signatures and locate missing persons faster, especially in low-visibility conditions like dense forest or nighttime searches.
💬As Ken explained:
“We’re finding a lot more uses for them as we start training with them more and more.”
⭐️ This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s about saving time, and more importantly, saving lives.
👆🏼Link in bio to support.
Links to the podcast and in our bio!
Facebook:
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Website:
bit.ly/PulsePodcastEP17
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💡Did you know Arrowsmith Search and Rescue provides more than just emergency response?
⛑️We’re a volunteer-based, non-profit organization offering:
• Ground Search and Rescue
• Rope Rescue
• Swiftwater Rescue
• Avalanche Response
• Mutual Aid for neighbouring teams
• Wilderness education & community outreach
⛰️Whether it’s lost hikers, natural disasters, or public safety events, we’re ready 24/7—rain or shine.
❤️We’re proud to serve the Arrowsmith region and beyond, with the support of an incredible community behind us.
⛑️Because when the call comes in, we go.
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🧭 Hiking Safety Tips: Be Adventure Smart! 🌿
Exploring the great outdoors is one of life’s greatest adventures—but preparation is key to making sure you return home safely. Here are a few essential hiking safety tips from Arrowsmith Search and Rescue:
✅ Plan Ahead: Research the trail, check the weather, and let someone know your route and expected return time.
🥾 Pack the Essentials: Bring the 10 essentials, including extra food and water, a flashlight, first aid kit, and proper navigation tools.
🧥 Dress for Success: Wear layers and bring rain gear. Weather can change quickly, especially in the backcountry.
🧭 Stay on the Trail: Venturing off marked paths increases your risk of getting lost or injured.
📱 Charge Your Phone: Carry a fully charged phone and consider a backup battery. But remember—cell service isn’t guaranteed.
✨ Most importantly: If you get lost, STAY PUT and make yourself visible. Wandering makes it harder for searchers to find you.
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Thanks for sharing an increasing awareness! This helps enhance enthusiasts awareness and as to the safety culture in British Columbia. Here’s the link for all BC AdventureSmart resources; - Adventure Hub - Events and webinars - Pack Like a Pro videos - Trail specific videos - Video library bcsara.com/outdoor-education/
Support Arrowsmith Search and Rescue – Because Every Second Counts!
When emergencies strike in the backcountry, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (SAR) is there—rain or shine, day or night—ready to bring loved ones home safely. As a volunteer-based organization, we rely on donations to fund essential training, equipment, and rescue missions.
Your support helps us:
✔️ Upgrade lifesaving gear
✔️ Provide specialized training for our volunteers
✔️ Maintain and fuel rescue vehicles
✔️ Expand community safety programs
Every dollar makes a difference. Help us continue saving lives—because when adventure takes an unexpected turn, Arrowsmith SAR is ready to respond.
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