Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue Society

The Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue Society is comprised of dedicated individuals intent on providing unparalleled community service when called upon by local or provincial agencies. The diversity of the personnel is only matched by the various tasks in which the team participates and can range from search, rescue, fundraising and community events. You can find out more about us by clicking here.

Stay where you are

People who carry on after they become lost usually get further from the trail and further from people who are looking for them. Going downhill also often leads to natural drainage gullies, which typically have very thick bush, expansive cliffs and waterfalls, making traveling and searching more difficult.

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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (Sep 29 2011 - 10:00)

Welcome to our news archive. For current news and information you can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cfvsar and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CFVSAR.

Kayakers Rescued after getting Stranded overnight. (Feb 08 2011 - 15:00)

Central Fraser Valley and Mission Search and Rescue were called out at around 9:45 p.m. Sunday February 6th after Mission RCMP got a call about three kayakers who were trapped at Norrish Creek. Rescue teams were not able to cross the creek because of the swift moving current, width and the darkness. The access to the creek from both sides was very steep and rough terrain. They were rescued in the morning once daylight make it possible for a helicopter rescue. The kayakers who were from Kamloops were experienced and well-prepared, built a campfire and camped out for the night. They were warm and in good shape and didn’t need medical attention.

CFVSAR is looking for new members! (Oct 12 2010 - 14:00)

Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue is looking for new volunteers to take our Ground Search and Rescue training class scheduled to start in January 2011. We will be holding an information session that is open to everyone interested in joining that will be held on Tuesday, October 19 19:00 at CFVSAR's Base located at 1594 Riverside Rd. Abbotsford. If you think you have what it takes to become a volunteer member of the team please attend this session and check out our recruiting page on our website www.cfvsar.bc.ca/recruiting

Water Safety Tips from the BC Coroner's Service (Jul 12 2010 - 22:00)

SPLASH INTO SUMMER SAFELY: TIPS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES VANCOUVER – With temperatures soaring across the province, the B.C. Coroner’s Service is cautioning British Columbians who are heading to lakes and rivers to be careful when participating in water-related recreation. While data for this year is still unavailable, last year in B.C., 66 people lost their lives as a result of activities in and around water, with males accounting for 86 per cent of those deaths. The most common cause of water-related deaths in 2009 was drowning, at 69 per cent. A large proportion of the deaths, a total of 28, occurred in July and August. Of those, 19 fatalities – or 68 per cent – were the result of drowning during activities such as swimming, power boating, diving and white-water rafting, among others. Most deaths occurred in the Island region (23 deaths or 35 per cent) and the Interior region (22 deaths or 33 per cent). These statistics do not include deaths resulting from motor vehicle or aircraft crashes into water, or other non-water-related issues while on watercraft. The Canadian Red Cross offers the following safety tips to prevent water related injuries and deaths: http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=18499&tid=024. · When boating, ensure everyone in the boat has their properly fitted lifejacket on and fastened. · Do not consume alcohol before or during swimming or boating activities. · Be cautious about swimming in currents, and know what to do if you get into trouble. · Get trained through swimming and water safety lessons. Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card if you operate a boat. Know how to respond in an emergency by taking first-aid lessons. · Ensure children are supervised, whether at home or on vacation. Adult supervision is the best protection for children – even for those who can swim. · Ensure that your backyard pool is fully fenced with a self-closing, self-latching gate. · When not using your home pool, clear all toys out of the water and away from the edge. These can often tempt children to the water’s edge. · Ensure you have emergency equipment including a first aid kit and a phone in the immediate pool area.