Prince George Search and Rescue

PGSAR will not be conducting an intake for the Fall of 2022. Interested individuals may submit an application, but no intake is planned until at least January of 2023.

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 is at Yellowhead Helicopters - Pr George Ops Centre.

1 month ago

On Saturday we had one of our yearly hover exit training days - 22 members did their annual training with Yellowhead Helicopters. It was also the training day for our Class D team, aka long line rescue team - 12 members of the team completed their yearly training requirements. These amazing volunteers put in close to 92 hrs of time. Thank you for your dedication. #volunteersrock #searchandrescue #bcsara ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

4 months ago

Cool online event coming up…. Join in to lea n about communication technology from Search and Rescue experts!m.facebook.com/BCAdvSmart/photos/a.468357780370968/1124601621413244/💢 SPECIAL EVENT 💢~ Communications & Technology ~ Communication takes technology & knowing how to make the right call in an emergency. Our special guests, Michael Coyle from Coquitlam Search and Rescue & Ed Ehrler from Sparwood Search and Rescue, both members of the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association Technology Committee, will share their collective expertise of 38 years in SAR + 44 years in communications & technology.If you own, or are thinking of buying a communications device, this workshop is for you. Get your questions ready! register.gotowebinar.com/register/5898289863772353040 ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

4 months ago

A few thoughts for outdoor adventurers, shared by PGSAR’s Lauren Phillips. Winter safety is best considered BEFORE an emergency. Focus on trip planning, training, and taking the essentials - for whichever adventures you’re taking on next! ... See MoreSee Less

Staying Safe in the Outdoors this Winter

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Between New Year's resolutions and restlessness from the pandemic, folks are getting out and exploring the out...

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Prince George Search and Rescue

5 months ago

Some great information from Revelstoke Search and Rescue. This information goes for everywhere in the Province right now. All 79 teams are ready when called but these temperatures are a concern for everyone right now please play safe. ... See MoreSee Less

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Prince George Search and Rescue

5 months ago

PGSAR had a busy day training yesterday. Our Members in Training were out practicing their search techniques in and around Moore’s Meadow Park. Then some of the winter response team were out practicing rescue skills and snowmobile handling skills. Thank you all for your dedication. ... See MoreSee Less

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