Mission Search & Rescue Society

Mission SAR members had a team building fun night! As a team, it is important to build connection and trust with each other outside of the base.

Thank you Project Climbing for hosting our team! 🧗‍♀️

Can’t wait!! Be sure to grab your tickets and say hello to our members while you’re there!

MSAR has a new Rope Rescue Team Leader! This is a big asset to the team. Congratulations Jake! And thank you for your ongoing dedication.⛑️🏔️

Cardinal is no longer submerged!

Update. Cardinal St is no longer submerged in water. We imagine the City of Mission Public Works will be investigating the cause and assess damage. Thank you beautiful community members for banding together and helping eachother, including Mission Search & Rescue Society who were on standby and assisting folks. Will update if we hear anymore.

We have become aware that there are currently visitors in Steelhead that are stuck there due to Cardinal Street flooding and road closure.

There will be an opportunity for these folks to leave the area this afternoon as passengers.

▶️ Between the hours of 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, Mission Search and Rescue are able to ferry passengers from EAST to WEST (one way only). Visitors who are stranded in Steelhead can be boated out of the area at this time.

There will be absolutely no vehicles permitted to use the road.

This service is for passengers ONLY. Those being ferried out of Steelhead will have to secure their own transportation once they are transported across by boat.

This service is ONLY for those visiting Steelhead who have residences out of the area and want to return home.

Mission SAR will only ferry passengers from EAST to WEST - this is not intended for residents who live in the area to leave and return later.

If you need MSAR to assist please call 911!

CARDINAL FLOODING 🌧
The road is closed just past Cardinal Place and under 4' + of water. Some neighbours have brought boats out incase anyone needs to get home/get out.
Mission Fire Rescue Service and Mission Search & Rescue Society have been notified as well about the situation.
Please stay home if you can.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an annual tradition at the Clarke Theatre

Bringing and stories of adventure and exploration, with tales of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and remarkable achievements, told by adventurers, photographers, authors, and filmmakers from around the world.

For more information - www.clarketheatre.ca

Tickets are available from one of our sponsors
Western Canoe and Kayack
Valhalla Pure Outfitters
Wentings Cycle
Mission Search and Rescue
Mission Leisure Centre
or online at - https://www.vtixonline.com/clarke-theatre-outdoor-film-series/

Western Canoeing and Kayaking

Mission SAR is now recruiting for the 2025 GSAR Class!

Application requirements:
Reside within 30 minutes of downtown Mission.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
19 years of age.
Owns reliable transportation.
Medically and physically fit.
Experienced hiking and camping.
Able to meet the three-year commitment.
Able to meet the demands of the 70 hour recruit training program during evening and weekends.
Family and employer are supportive of your decision to join Search and Rescue and understand the increased commitment demands.
Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector.

Preferred qualifications:
Pleasure craft operator card.
Proficient swimming and boating.
Good knowledge of local trails and forest service roads.
Any outdoor training, water training, rope training etc (certified training only).
Medical training.

If you wish to apply, please email [email protected] to request an application!

The Mission Fire & Life Safety Fair was today! Thanks to all who came out for a great event! ☀️

Last night Mission SAR had a fundraising dinner, our goal was to raise enough funds to set up a permanent repeater to enhance our communications in the field.
We would like to thank a few businesses and organizations that helped to make this night a huge success.

Steelhead Community Association donated the use of the hall! It was a beautiful location for the event.

Paliotti’s catered the delicious dinner and dessert for the evening.
Stave Falls Flourals donated the center pieces and decorations.
The silent auction items were from Bent Hooks Fishing Adventures, Scandinave Spa, Project Climbing, Banter Ice cream, Leah Krieg Photography, Golden Eagle Golf Club and HubCo.

And of course, our guests who attended and contributed to our goal! Thank you so much!

We are grateful for our community, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without your dedication and support. Thank you!

If you would still like to donate to our team you can do so through CanadaHelps.org or you can email us at [email protected]

It’s a great day to fundraise for Mission SAR! Our team is saving up for a fixed repeater in order to better our communications while in the field, on task. We are asking our community to rally with us and help!
If you would like to donate please go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mission-search-rescue-society/ every little bit helps!
If you would like to make a larger donation, please email us at [email protected]

Thank you for your support. 💪🏼

Are you ready for the rainy fall weather? Mission SAR is!
Rain on West Coast doesn’t have to stop you from getting out on your next adventure, but before you go - make sure you’re prepared for the changing environment. ⛈️ Below is a list of the essentials from the website www.adventuresmart.ca

The Essentials:
🔦Flashlight
🔥Fire making kit
📣Signalling device (i.e. whistle)
🥪Extra food and water
🧥Extra clothing
🧭Navigational/communication devices
🩹First aid kit
⛺️Emergency blanket/shelter
🔪Pocket knife
🧢Sun protection

You can also add sport and season specific gear to this list!

What’s in your fall day pack? 🍂Comment below!

The summer has been packed full of training nights and various call outs. As we come into the fall season, remember to add layers and rain gear to your day pack! You can check out for more info on what to pack, and how to leave a trip plan along with free resources to keep you AdventureSmart!

Summer is finally here! And MSAR responded to three calls this past weekend. As the weather improves more and more people are out recreating in our backcountry.

It is important to remember that if you’re going to head out for a day in the sun to make sure you have the necessary food, water and equipment to stay safe in the extreme heat!

BC AdventureSmart Summer Series 2024 | Wildfire Traps Hikers "Whenever we hike, we’re prepared for injuries, we’re prepared for encounters with wildlife, we’re prepared to have to spend the night if something went wron...

Be sure to check out these resources and share with your kids!

In support of Safe Kids Week, June 3-9, 2024, a Parachute Canada initiative all about INJURY PREVENTION, we’re sharing our popular kids program ‘Hug A Tree and Survive.’

Linked below are the programs games, teaching tools, videos, e-learning, opportunities & outdoor education for children & families.



https://www.adventuresmart.ca/programs/hug-a-tree-and-survive/

https://bcsara.com/2024/05/b-c-search-and-rescue-members-need-the-publics-help-this-long-weekend/

B.C. search and rescue members need the public’s help this long weekend - BC Search and Rescue Association Ahead of the May long weekend, we’re asking for the public’s help. We want to keep search and rescue (SAR) task numbers as low as possible and reduce the severity of any tasks that do happen. In our efforts to respond to 1,750 search and rescue tasks per year, we’re asking outdoor enthusiasts ...

Last week MSAR had a scenario training night. Members were assigned to teams and given a mock call out of a subject that had fallen from a waterfall.

Every year the team responds to calls involving one of our local waterfalls. Frequent training equips our members to respond effectively and efficiently.

In 2021, MSAR along with the support of and completed a project to get new signs installed at some of these popular waterfall locations in

We are beyond thrilled for this opportunity to upgrade our watercraft and continue to serve the community of Mission.

Thank you Pam for your continued support and advocacy for our team!

One of the things I love most about living in is all the nonprofit organizations working hard to make our community a better place. Today, the Mission Search & Rescue Society received a $118K for projects that help them to do this work.

The Mission Search and Rescue Society will be purchasing a new jet boat to replace MSAR's primary boat, M1, that was purchased approximately 20 years ago. Grant will be used to purchase a 20.5-foot aluminum hull jet boat, two chart plotters which will function as the dash of the boat, wireless headsets for intercom and radio communications, hull, bow, and tower lights, and an outboard motor to be used as a backup motor and for operations in shallow waters.

Congratulations and thank you for your incredible work!

📣 Announcing our SUMMER 2024 EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES!
REGISTER HERE for all events listed below.
https://bcsara.com/outdoor-education/events/
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10 special events, 13 unique guests and sponsored (with outdoor giveaways 🎁 ) from 5 organizations tagged below!

Your adventurous summer starts here!

May 9, 2024
Hiking with Clara Hughes (ya, ‘that Clara Hughes!’)

May 16, 2024
The Camper's Code - Take the Pledge with Campers Code Alliance members Sherry Lu & Jamie Cox

May 30, 2024
Human Hazard Management with Ken Wylie founder of Archetypal

June 6, 2024
Wildfire Traps Hiker - Hiker Shares Story (+ co-special guest Pilot from Glacier Helicopters aka SAR member from Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR))

June 13, 2024
Injury Prevention with Dr. Peter Koci aka a SAR volunteer with Coquitlam Search and Rescue

June 20, 2024
Emergency Overnight Stay - 77 year old Hiker Shares Story

July 11, 2024
Are you CoastSmart? with Shandy Kariatsumari, Lifesaving Instructor and Surf Instructor Trainer + Krissy Montgomery founding member of the British Columbia Association of Surf Instruction (owner of Surf Sisters)

July 18, 2024
Rad Rides with Mountain Bike Pro Geoff Gulevich

July 25, 2024
BC Wildfire Service - Climate Readiness in Outdoor Recreation BC Wildfire Service with Warren Morozowski

August 1, 2024
Rad Rides with Mountain Bike Pro Christina Chappetta (Pinkbike presenter)

Recco Advanced Rescue Technology BrightSource Lighting Arc'teryx MYBOATCARD.com Surf Sister Surf School

Heads or Trails Bear Mountain running race and bike race coming back to Mission this May!
Part of every registration cost goes to Mission Mission Search & Rescue Society. Sign up today!