Mission Search & Rescue Society

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Mission Search & Rescue Society Mission Search & Rescue (MSAR) is a registered non-profit organization in the province of BC All members are 100 per cent volunteer and are on call 24/7.

Mission Search & Rescue (MSAR) is a registered non-profit organization in the province of British Columbia. Its primary function is that of a community resource to assist the RCMP, the BC Ambulance Service and the BC Coroners Service in a variety of search and rescue functions. We currently have over 20 members, and growing larger in numbers every year. We are a strong team of volunteer professionals. All funds for new equipment and training is acquired by fundraising projects, plus the support of local service groups, government funding programs, and by the generous support of members of the general public.

10/14/2026

When someone is lost, missing or in distress, trained search and rescue volunteers help strengthen the response.

Across Canada, volunteers contribute specialized skills, local knowledge and additional capacity across air, ground and sea search and rescue.

Their service is invaluable, particularly across Canada’s vast size, terrain, coastline, and challenging weather conditions.

Learn about Canada’s search and rescue volunteers: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/rspndng-mrgnc-vnts/nss/srv-brs-en.aspx

10/13/2026

We asked SAR personnel to offer simple tips that every hiker, climber, or skier could someday use in a backcountry emergency.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday to say hello at The MFRS Fire Safety Day!
10/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday to say hello at The MFRS Fire Safety Day!

10/03/2026

Come say hi 👋 at the Fire Safety Fair!

Mission SAR took a great group of prospective new recruits up the 79 Grind to test their fitness capabilities as well as...
10/03/2026

Mission SAR took a great group of prospective new recruits up the 79 Grind to test their fitness capabilities as well as to get to know them. Next steps for prospective recruits will involve some overnight drills as well as interviews.

Thanks to everyone who was able to share information about our upcoming recruitment.

Mission Search and Rescue will be out on 79 Grind tomorrow morning from 8 am to approximately Noon.The team will be with...
10/03/2026

Mission Search and Rescue will be out on 79 Grind tomorrow morning from 8 am to approximately Noon.

The team will be with the applicants from our recent recruitment drive to conduct ‘walk and talk’ interviews.

If you see us on the trail, make sure to say hi or give us a wave!

September 30 | National Day for Truth & ReconciliationTruth and reconciliation begins with listening, learning and ackno...
09/30/2026

September 30 | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Truth and reconciliation begins with listening, learning and acknowledging what happened. This means recognizing the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples and understanding that reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, not something confined to a single day.

Today is a day to remember, to reflect and, importantly, to listen.

A big thank you to Valhalla Pure Outfitters Abbotsford for being so community-minded and supporting local Search and Res...
09/29/2026

A big thank you to Valhalla Pure Outfitters Abbotsford for being so community-minded and supporting local Search and Rescue teams in our area!
Mission SAR is incredibly grateful for this generous donation, which helps us continue our work of serving and keeping our community safe.
Valhalla Pure Outfitters is also our go-to for outfitting our team with quality layers and other essential gear to help keep our members prepared for whatever they encounter.

Earlier this week, Mission Search and Rescue was called out to assist boaters who had become stranded on an island in th...
09/19/2026

Earlier this week, Mission Search and Rescue was called out to assist boaters who had become stranded on an island in the Fraser River after their boat drifted away.

Thankfully, the subjects were located and successfully returned to shore.

Conditions can change quickly on the water, and here in Mission we are still impacted by the tidal effects from the ocean. Recent hydrometric data shows that water levels can vary as much as 2 meters within a week and varies 1+ meters multiple times within 24 hours. This is your friendly reminder to keep fluctuating water depth in mind when you choose a spot to shore up your boat. Always have a plan, carry the proper safety equipment, and make sure someone knows where you’re headed.

To access real-time data for the Fraser River at Mission BC, visit
https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08MH024&mode=Graph&startDate=2026-09-12&endDate=2026-09-19&prm1=46&prm2=47

Every Thursday evening, MSAR members come together to practice our skills. Tonight’s practice focused on our Boat Operat...
09/18/2026

Every Thursday evening, MSAR members come together to practice our skills. Tonight’s practice focused on our Boat Operators out on the Fraser River doing an orientation and our Rope Techs at Base practicing their rope skills.

These are just two of many competencies our members must master.

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Mission, BC
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