Growth of of the Long Line Rescue technique
Looking up
By analysing a database of SAR incident on BC over the past decade we can show the grown of the Long Line Rescue technique over time.
On a sustainable funding model for SAR in BC
Ground SAR funding in BC is not equitable, stable or rational. Vocal groups are funded, others get little. A rational approach puts resources where needed.
A response to North Shore Rescue
Flying over Whistler Village in 2008
Adding to the discussion about the BC Search and Rescue system, I propose some solutions to the problems pointed out by Tim Jones of North Shore Rescue.
Regarding communications networks in BC
Well hello there.
From time to time I’ve offered interested parties the opportinuty to write guest posts on this blog. Today’s post is by Merrick Grieder, a member of Comox Valley SAR, Deputy Coordinator with the Comox Valley Emergency Program and Emergency Radio Communications …
Quadrennial SAR Review feedback
Rescuing an Olympic Skier in 2010
The federal government recently undertook a review of Canada’s Search and Rescue program, this is my contribution to the Quadrennial SAR review
Looking good versus being good
You get more attention reacting to an emergency than by quietly avoiding it, a rant on appearing to be good versus being good.
Donations are not repayment
Training in Squamish in 2008
Terrible reporting on a rescued person’s donation as “repayment” has resulted in the impression that SAR teams charge for rescue: they don’t!
Comparing SAR Funding in BC
Comparison of the cost-per-incident of the top 16 ground SAR teams in BC by call volume
A comparison of the “cost per incident” of the top 16 Ground SAR teams in British Columbia by call volume as a measure of funding disparity.
SAR Team call volumes in BC
British Columbia SAR Team Call Volume, 2003 - 2012
Who is the busiest SAR team in BC? Using numbers from EMBC I analysed the call volumes of SAR groups in BC and came up with some interesting results.
Knee Knacker course map leaves out grid lines
The new map created by the District of North Van for the Knee Knacker race has some serious flaws that limit its usefulness for navigation.