Charity Chilliwack, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 891962169RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Protective Health Care |
Mission Statement:
Chilliwack Search and Rescue Society aims to provide professional search and rescue services to the community, ensuring safety and success in resolving incidents. They strive to deliver high-quality services by developing and maintaining resources and skills to meet the needs of their area.
Geographic Focus:
Chilliwack Search and Rescue operates in the Chilliwack area, covering a vast 1100 square kilometers of urban, rural, mountainous, swift water, and wilderness terrain. Their mandate includes responding to emergencies from the Vedder Canal to Chilliwack Lake, from the US border to the Fraser River.
Program Highlights:
The Chilliwack Search and Rescue Society offers a variety of search and rescue services, including:
- Ground Search and Rescue: Trained members track missing hikers in alpine terrain and aid in natural disaster relief.
- Swiftwater Rescue: Using specialized skills and watercraft, they rescue people in inland rivers and lakes.
- Technical Rope Rescue: Members perform specific duties in high-angle terrain, ensuring safe and timely rescues.
- Avalanche Response: Equipped to assist neighboring regions in mountainous areas, they search for missing skiers and snowmobilers.
- Education: They teach Adventure Smart Programs to promote outdoor survival and safety, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
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