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

1 week ago

After a 3:30am wakeup, PGSAR members are returning from their fifth call in a week, this time supporting Quesnel SAR on a search. Huge thanks to our volunteers for their ongoing commitment to our communities!All of this on top of regular training, meetings, equipment management, and onboarding new recruits. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

2 weeks ago

Three Response Thursday!PGSAR had a busy day on Thursday, with three tasks in one day: A river search, a river rescue of jetboaters stranded on an island, and a helicopter evacuation of an injured hunter. These calls highlighted the importance of always carrying the essentials for your activity. If you become lost or injured, you may need to make a shelter, treat yourself or your partners for injuries, and be out in the elements for a while before SAR can get to you. Having the means to stay warm and treat injuries will make these situations much more manageable. BC AdventureSmartSpecial thanks to Mackenzie Search & Rescue for gearing up for ground access, in case our helicopter wasn't able to access the scene. Stay safe out there and enjoy the amazing Fall weather! ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

1 month ago

It's always great to bring SAR teams and other agencies together, especially when there's a positive outcome!Congrats to Quesnel Search & Rescue, Central Cariboo Search and Rescue - CCSAR, RCMP helicopter, Yellowhead Helicopters - Pr George Ops Centre, and our own PGSAR members for a long-weekend callout to the Cottonwood River Canyon. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

1 month ago

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Prince George Search and Rescue is with City of Prince George.

2 months ago

Approximately 500 kids checked out the PGSAR Command Truck yesterday during the city's annual Touch A Truck event! The stickers, vacuum splints, cozy stretcher, and Hug-a-Tree colouring pages were a big hit with this crowd. ... See MoreSee Less

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