Prince George Search and Rescue

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The Prince George Search and Rescue Society (PGSAR) is a registered non-profit organization operating in and around the Prince George region. PGSAR is manned solely by volunteers who respond 24/7, all year round, in all types of weather conditions. Members are unpaid professionals highly trained in wilderness skills and technical rescue.

We are tasked by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Coroner Service of British Columbia, and British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) in a variety of search and rescue functions. As members of a provincial team, we are sometimes asked to assist in other areas of the province as well.

How we are activated

Prince George Search and Rescue is activated by emergency services. If this is an emergency, please contact 9-11 and they will activate our team as needed.

Please note there is no cost for search and rescue! You do not need to wait 24 hours to report someone as missing. The sooner they are reported, the sooner we can help!

For non-emergency contact, please see the contact tab at the top of the webpage.

Non-Emergency Contact

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 days ago

Prince George Search and Rescue is looking for a volunteer (individual or business) to take on basic yard maintenance around our hall on a regular basis! Our membership would love to focus on SAR operations and training; this would take one task off our plates.If interested, please contact info at pgsar dot ca (yes we wrote the email address that way on purpose). ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

5 days ago

PGSAR Hover Exit Training: Because Stepping Out of a Hovering Helicopter Builds CharacterHere is a list of some thoughts that went through a PGSAR member’s mind during this weekend's Hover Exit Training Session at Yellowhead Helicopters - Pr George Ops CentreSecure all loose items.Be aware of the main and tail rotors.Keep eyes on the team leader for hand signals.Wait for the command signal before moving.Move deliberately, no sudden actions.Maintain three points of contact until your final step.Rotor wash (can kick up debris).Loose clothing getting caught.Why am I stepping off a perfectly working hovering Helicopter?Pretty sure my helmet’s on tighter than my life choices right now.Stay low and signal when clear.Wow, this is exciting! I'm proud I'm part of a fantastic volunteer team. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

6 days ago

The PGSAR rope rescue team was out this week keeping the dust off their high angle rescue skills. The team tested their grit rescuing a stuck “silt” climber from a near-vertical section of our local cutbanks. Rope rescue is a highly technical discipline; we train regularly so we don’t ‘loess’ the high degree of competency needed to safely and efficiently carry out such an operation.Thanks for putting up with our down to earth puns!The edges of cutbanks are unstable and hazardous. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 weeks ago

- Stranded family rescued after wayward GPS navigation error - Early Saturday evening, PGSAR was called out for an adult and two kids who had become stranded while driving on rough backroads near Prince George. PGSAR deployed our mechanized team, accessing the stuck family with our side x side and ATVs. All were safely evacuated back to maintained roads to continue safely on their way. We commend the family for calling 911 early and staying in one spot while SAR responded. This call was also a good reminder to double check GPS driving directions, especially when the directions suggest travel on forest service roads. These roads can be unmaintained and may become treacherous for travel during wet weather. If the road conditions aren’t what you were expecting, stop and reassess before continuing on. If you do run into trouble in the backcountry, remember that SAR is FREE; do not hesitate to call 911 if you need help. Our many thanks to the Prince George RCMP for their coordinating role in this task and collaboration in the field. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

3 weeks ago

*Youth rescued in steep ravine on Ginter's Hill*PGSAR was called out Friday evening, May 15th, for a lost youth on Ginter's Hill, within the City of Prince George. We had a great turnout, with 23 SAR members responding in fading daylight to the call. SAR, alonPrince George RCMPeorge RCMP, quickly located the chilled, but uninjured subject who had become stranded in a steep-sided ravine. SAR was able to help the subject back onto a nearby trail and a short walk later brought everyone to our base of operations, where the youth was evaluated by BC Ambulance. We commend the youth for recognizing they needed help and calling 911 early. As always, we encourage everyone to fBC AdventureSmartntureSmart 3 T's, even when exploring the local wooded areas in your backyard: 1) Make a Trip Plan and let people know where you are going, 2) Seek proper Training and instruction for your activity, and 3) Take the Essentials - some basic equipment to keep yourself safe and comfortable if plans go sideways, with the means to call for help.Have a wonderful, safe May long weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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