Who We Are
North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) consists of dedicated professional volunteers who provide search and rescue services to Fort St. John and surrounding area. Our team also promotes outdoor knowledge and safety for all recreationists in the outdoors.
All of our members follow a code of conduct that relies heavily on trust, integrity and teamwork.
Our Response Capabilities:
Ground Search and Rescue
Technical Rope Rescue
Swiftwater & Flatwater Rescue
Avalanche Safety & Response
Tracking
Ice Rescue
Coroner Assistance
Police Evidence Searches
Outdoor Safety Education Programs
First Aid / Wilderness First Aid
How We Are activated
North Peace Search & Rescue can only be activated through the provincial emergency services listed below. If our services are required, please call 9-1-1 to start the process.
Police Authority (RCMP)
BC Ambulance Service
Local and Regional governments during civil emergencies
Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)
Municipal Fire Service
Coroners Service
Other SAR Teams requesting mutual aid
Important!
There is no cost to the individual to activate search and rescue services in BC.
You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone lost. The faster the person is reported missing the easier it will be to find them.
BCSARA Promotional Video
Operational Area
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North Peace Search and Rescue's primary operational area is approximately 41,500 km². We also provide mutual aid and specialty teams to other regional and provincial SAR teams.
Primary operational area in British Columbia