Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue

05/15/2026

May long is here and the forecast is looking fantastic 🌞

A reminder from your Ground Search and Rescue friends province wide to plan ahead and be prepared when heading out this weekend. When it comes to the outdoors, fun and safety go hand in hand!

AdventureSmart's 3Ts are a great guide for an enjoyable and safe long weekend:

🗺️ Trip Planning
- Plan your travel route
- Know the terrain and conditions
- Check the weather
- Always fill out a trip plan

🧭 Training
- Obtain the knowledge and skills you need before heading out.
- Know and stay within your limits.

🎒 Take the Essentials
- Flashlight
- Fire making kit
- Signalling device (i.e. whistle)
- Extra food and water
- Extra clothing
- Navigational/communication devices
- First aid kit
- Emergency blanket/shelter
- Pocket knife
- Sun protection

To learn more visit: https://www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/

05/09/2026

JEM Jam is under way on this beautiful day! Come by to learn more about emergency response services in the community and don't forget to stop and say hi to our ESGSAR members!

Halifax Regional Municipality St John Ambulance The Salvation Army in Canada Chezzetcook Volunteer Fire Department

05/03/2026

Today marks the beginning of and we're excited to join our fellow emergency response agencies next weekend for the annual JEM Jamboree!

A great chance for everyone to learn more about our community and emergency response teams of the Eastern Shore and chat with the folks behind these services about how you can be prepared.

📆 Saturday, May 9th
🕑 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍Porter's Lake Superstore

Volunteer to support emergency response in Halifax.

05/02/2026

May 1 is First Responders Day, a time to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of volunteer and paid responders across Nova Scotia.

We especially thank those who work alongside us during searches. From 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers, to police, EHS/EPSO, fire services, Public Safety Field Communications, DNR, JRCC, volunteer support groups, and GSAR teams across the province, every role matters during a critical incident.

No matter the uniform, agency, or task, we share the same goal: bringing lost and missing persons home and helping our communities in times of need.

You truly embody HSAR’s motto: “We serve as one, so others may live.” We are proud to serve with you.

04/30/2026

The person reported missing from Musquodoboit Harbour, last seen on April 29, has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

File #: 26-66350

04/27/2026

04/20/2026

Without volunteers, would cease to exist.

This National Volunteer Week (April 19-25 2026), we celebrate our entire team of Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue volunteer members for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Thank you to each and every one of our team, and thank you to every volunteer search and rescue team member out there.

04/10/2026

🚨PUBLIC NOTICE🚨
04/10/2026: Our team are conducting training in Porters Lake Provincial Park this evening.This in not an active search and there is no need for concern.

01/31/2026

With more snow on the way, we know there's going to be more great days of winter recreation ahead.
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If hopping on the sleds is on your list, here's some good reminders to make sure it's a safe trip.