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Welcome to OOSAR
Oliver/Osoyoos Search & Rescue (OOSAR) is a 100% volunteer organization covering a large part of the South Okanagan. The team supports Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR), RCMP and municipal police, municipal fire departments, BC Ambulance Service, and local and regional governments during civil emergencies.
Our mission
To provide:
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Search & Rescue services, as tasked by official agencies;
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Assistance to the Province of British Columbia, and its local governments during civil emergencies;
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Community education
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Assistance in community events
The OOSAR team consists of approximately 40 volunteers. Members are experienced in
Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), Swiftwater Rescue, Winter Response, SAR K9 and Rope Rescue
The strength of the team is each individual member.
​The strength of each member is the team.
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Phil Jackson
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