Prince George Search and Rescue

The Fall 2025 intake is now closed.

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

1 week ago

Thanks to CKPG for featuring our search manager and winter response coordinator Dave Merritt.Dave walks us through a quick demonstration on how to initiate an expedited companion rescue if a riding partner is caught in an avalanche. We are thankful to have the Prince George Avalanche Transceiver Park up and running at the Caledonia Ski Club! Be sure to get out and practice! Our team had an opportunity to practice at the park last night. It’s operational and works well for simple to complex rescue scenarios.A reminder before you head out:• Always wear your beacon• Perform a beacon check before leaving• Fresh batteries matter—batteries are cheap, lives aren’t• Cold temperatures drain batteries fast, especially rechargeables, which can lose effectiveness in the coldBe prepared. Ride smart. Look out for each other. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 weeks ago

PGSAR Members in Training (MITs) spent the past weekend getting education and practice in tracking, searching, basic rope skills, patient packaging, and a stretcher carry on a belay system! Also we have a brand new instagram account please feel free to check us out there and give it a follow! #SAR #hypg #tourismpg #princegeorge #princegeorgebc #beautifulbritishcolumbia #AdventureSmart #search #rescue #searchandrescue ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue is with BC AdventureSmart and Quesnel Search & Rescue.

2 months ago

Prince George Search and Rescue responded to assist with a lost snowmobiler in the Barkerville area. After a coordinated effort, the snowmobiler was successfully located and brought to safety.PGSAR is grateful to work alongside Quesnel Search & Rescue and the many skilled and dedicated SAR teams across British Columbia Search and Rescue Association Teamwork between SAR groups continues to play an essential role in keeping our communities safe.As we head into winter, please be Adventure Smart — always check your local avalanche forecast and ensure you and your group have appropriate training. Consider taking Avalanche Skills Training (AST) to build the skills you need before heading into backcountry terrain. Learn more about AST here: Avalanche Canada Training avalanche.ca/trainingwww.adventuresmart.ca/snowmobile/We commend the subject for traveling with appropriate winter fire starting tools, and well equipped with radios suitable for communicating with their riding party and SAR these choices aided in their rescue.#BC #barkerville #Quesnel #PrinceGeorge #hypg #snowmobile #snowmobileseason ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 months ago

Member in Training update! Today our MITs practiced different search techniques,in a fresh blanket of snow! We are feeling a bit festive today! #SAR #hypg #pgsar #bc #bcsara ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 months ago

🌍 Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌍Today we celebrate the incredible people who make Prince George Search and Rescue what it is. PGSAR is proud to be 100% volunteer-led and volunteer-run.Across BC, volunteers from 78 Search and Rescue teams dedicate remarkable time and energy to keeping their communities safe—responding day or night when the call for help comes in.Here at home, our members have already contributed 9,755 volunteer hours this year, and we’re on track to smash 10,000 total hours.To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of five years of full-time work by one person—all given freely by people who simply want to help.Today is about recognizing these extraordinary volunteers and the families who support them, making it possible for them to answer the call. Thank you for everything you do for our community. 💛#InternationalVolunteerDay #PGSAR #VolunteerStrong #SearchAndRescue #ThankYouVolunteers #HYPG #hypg ... See MoreSee Less

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