Welcome to Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue.  For over 50 years, we have specialized in Ground and Inland Water responses within our designated boundaries, which stretch from the Canada/USA border in the south to Vaseaux Lake in the north, and from Cawston in the west to Conkle Lake in the east. As proud members of a Provincial Team through Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR), we are committed to providing search and rescue services within our service area.  As required, we also provide mutual aid to neighboring SAR teams and respond to civil emergencies throughout the province. Your safety is our priority, and we are here to in times of need.

 

SAR Personnel in British Columbia are unpaid Professional Volunteers

 

Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR) manages 78 committed Search and Rescue (SAR) groups throughout British Columbia. Their goal is to prepare communities for emergencies and natural disasters. With an emphasis on safety and preparedness, EMCR is essential in coordinating these important services to safeguard lives and property. 

 

Training for SAR is developed and coordinated by the Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR) at the Justice Institute of B.C. (JIBC). The training is standardized province-wide.