About RCMSAR (Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue)
We operate 31 marine search and rescue stations: 30 stations along the coast of BC, plus one in the Shuswap
We have approximately 950 professionally trained volunteers. (850 active crew and 100 support crew)
On average, we respond to about 450 calls every year, which is roughly one quarter of all marine emergencies on the coast
We assist about 400 people each year, of whom 20% were in a dangerous situation.
We have 45 specialized search and rescue vessels, plus one training vessel
There are more than 110 Kids Don’t Float lifejacket loaner stations at marinas, beaches and docks on the coast of BC and in the Shuswap
Volunteers dedicate thousands of hours (20,000+) of their time every year to saving lives: on missions, in training, and in the community
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Funding Sources
RCMSAR 12 NEEDS YOU!!
Do you love the water? Would you like to join a team of highly dedicated volunteers and give back to your community. You will receive top notch training and forge new friendships, bond with a group of like minded people and enjoy the marine environment safely. Coming from all corners of the coast with diverse backgrounds we are constantly evolving to meet the challenges.
Join our team!
Not only do we need search and rescue crew, we are also actively seeking support crew. These are all the people behind the scenes who keep our vessels funded and our equipment up to date. They apply for grants, run the Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society as well as manage finances and organize fundraising. If you are interested please email RCMSAR12@GMAIL.COM