Skills and equipment we have at our disposal:
ATV
A pair of John Deere side-by-side 850D XUV’s are available for general duties.
Equipment Trailer
The equipment contains our swift water rescue equipment, flood lights, tents and generators.
Flat Ice Rescue
Thin ice is a dangerous hazard requiring specialized training.
Recco Detector
Courtesy of Recco Avalanche Rescue System we are equipped with their latest detector.
HETS
Helicopter external transfer system, is the process of long-lining a subject. This allows rapid insertion of rescuers and extraction of subjects from otherwise difficult locations.
Rescue Boat
A 25-foot aluminum Rescue boat with enclosed cab and rescue davit; built by Harbercraft in Vernon, BC.
Rope Rescue
A main stay of search and rescue in BC, we provide high angle and low slope rope rescue to the South Okanagan-Similkameen areas.
Swift Water Rescue
Swiftwater Services are a regional effort consisting of technicians: PENSAR, Keremeos SAR, Oliver & Osoyoos SAR and Princeton Ground Search and Rescue Teams.
SAR 1
2015 Jeep Wrangler 4×4. SAR 1 is used for off-road and general rescue duties.
SAR 2
2017 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4. SAR 2 is used for off-road and general search and rescue duties.
SAR 3
2006 Ford F450 4X4. SAR 3 is our primary response vehicle. It can be used as a mobile command post, general search and rescue duties. It also is also licensed as a emergency transport vehicle, enabling us to provide patient transport.
SAR 5
Our Command Vehicle used primarily for searches and large scale operations. It has a radio room, an operations area and a utility area.