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Applications are open for new members to join the Rocky SAR team!
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Rocky SAR Members are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to search, rescue and recovery operations in wilderness, urban and disaster environments. Located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies we specialize in mountainous terrain and high angle rescue and are a fully accredited member of the international Mountain Rescue Association.
History of Rocky SAR
In 1988, two-year-old Jesse Rinker went missing from his home on the Sunchild First Nation. Despite an extensive search with over 1,000 volunteers, he was only found a year later when his father discovered his red boot.
Two years later, toddler Brett Luoma wandered away during a campout west of Rocky Mountain House. Over 300 people joined the search, but he was sadly found deceased by the British army training in the area.
These tragedies highlighted the need for a trained search and rescue team. In response, a group, supported by the local RCMP, formed the Rocky Mountain House Volunteer Search and Rescue Society (Rocky SAR) in 1991. Located near Banff and Jasper National Parks, Rocky SAR developed into a specialized team with expertise in mountain rescue, swift water rescue, ATV and snowmobile operations, wilderness first aid, and search management.
Today, Rocky SAR volunteers contribute thousands of hours to rescue operations and public safety training, including programs like Adventure Smart, helping both children and adults stay safe.
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