The Cariboo Regional District’s Central Cariboo Search & Rescue (CCSAR) group is frequently viewed by the public as being a huge organization with a limitless supply of human resources. The reality is quite the opposite.
The CRD says some people expect that search and rescue volunteer crews will be there in times of crisis such as automobile accidents, lost/missing family members, mishaps on local rivers, and evacuations to name a few.
However, with members moving for jobs, or having to slow down due to young families or age, and people generally not volunteering, search and rescue personnel numbers have fallen dramatically in recent years.
Membership in CCSAR is strictly volunteer; however, the satisfaction of helping out the community and surrounding areas, as well as being part of a dedicated team of people that share similar interests, is well worth the time and effort.
Membership also provides free training and experience while providing an important service to the central Cariboo.
Those interested in giving back to their community, working with a supportive group, and learning new skills can become members of the CRD’s Central Cariboo Search and Rescue team.
For more information visit CCSAR at www.ccsar.ca or e-mail info@ccsar.ca.