Revelstoke Search and Rescue 

About us:

Revelstoke Search and Rescue (REVSAR) is a volunteer organization based in Revelstoke, B.C. Canada. REVSAR has conducted Ground Search and Rescue operations in Revelstoke and outlying areas since 1952. 

REVSAR operates under the auspice of Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC), a branch of the provincial Ministry of Justice. REVSAR missions start only after our services have been requested by 1 of 9 tasking agencies, most commonly the RCMP. General information on the BC Search and Rescue program is found HERE.

Being an active outdoor mountain community, we are fortunate to have many highly trained volunteers. Many are leading specialists in search and rescue techniques, avalanche science, incident command systems, communications, planning and logistics. REVSAR provides a number of search and rescue services, however we specialize in the following: 

- Snowmobile Rescue 

- Helicopter Rescue, including Class D Fixed Line (CDFL) or Helicopter Evacuation Transportation Systems (HETS)

- Avalanche Rescue  

- Technical Rope Rescue 

- Swift-water Rescue

- K9 

In addition, REVSAR assists with searches for missing persons, evidence searches, coroner requests, backcountry medical aid, and outreach. In an emergency, call 911. If you think you need Search and Rescue services, please tell the 911 operator.