Campbell River SAR is responsible for all land and inland waterway search and rescue for a large geographical area. From the Oyster River north to Port Hardy, east to Bute Inlet and sections of the BC mainland coast, west to Nootka island, this area encompasses one of the response areas in BC. We work closely with other SAR groups, the RCMP, EHS and Canadian Forces 442 Rescue Squadron to provide the best response possible for missing and injured persons.

All Search and Rescue groups are a provincial resource and as such can be deployed anywhere in BC to aid in an SAR response. CRSAR has traveled as far north as Terrace and Haida Gwaii and numerous times to the lower mainland to assist other search groups.

All Search and Rescue in BC is run through the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Management BC. Many of the training courses we receive are run through the Justice Institute of BC and other training partners. Search and Rescue in BC is made up 100% of volunteer, unpaid professionals on call 24/7. CRSAR, like all SAR groups, must fundraise privately and apply for government grants to fund the purchase of vehicles, rescue equipment, training and other day-to-day expenses. SAR volunteers receive no pay for any SAR service and a SAR response is not billed to the rescued party. Search and Rescue services are free in BC.

CRSAR trains its members in the latest search and rescue techniques. Our training meets or exceeds national and/or international standards.