Ground Search and Rescue

There are several MITs (Members-in-Training) for the 2023 who are nearing the completion of the GSAR (Ground Search and Rescue training) Training Program and eagerly anticipating the overnighter scheduled for the weekend of May 27-28. 2023 MIT registrants include Trevor Briggs, John Cooper, Evan Johnson, Tatiana Olfert, Ted Olfert, Rachel Primo, Meagan Robson, Karen Smallwood, and Tim Traber.

4 MITs completed the GSAR program for 2022, along with 2 MITs who completed the 2021 program in the fall.

QSAR welcomes and congratulates the following new Members:

2022 GSAR Program: Mark Forsythe, Justin Millet, Troy Nazaruk, Don Olson and Jason Whitehead

2021 GSAR Program: Jake Neustater and Brandon Spooner.

Previously, there have been a few delays in training scheduling due to COVID-19 precautionary measures as outlined by JIBC Justice Institute of BC and BCSARA BC Search and Rescue. Stay tuned for updates.