On Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Central Cariboo Search and Rescue (CCSAR) held their annual general meeting. Both the Land SAR and Auto-Extrication teams had their busiest year over the last five years.
Auto-Ex Assistant Chief, Cody Grier, stated that their team not only had their highest call volume, but they were also presented with situations that demanded the highest use of their skills.
Land SAR Assistant Chief, Grant McPherson, shared that Land SAR not only had the highest number of call outs this year, but that the team also had three tasks going at once on two different occasions.
As the meeting progressed, and before elections, reports for 2010 were given regarding communication equipment updates and repairs, updating and replacement of general equipment, membership, safety, operational guidelines, upcoming training dates, and the budget. SAR Chief, Allen Schaad, who is one year into his three year term, then lead members through the process of electing the executive for 2011 with the following results:
• Search and Rescue Deputy Chief – Rick White
• Auto Extrication Assistant Chief – Cody Grier
• Auto Extrication Training Office – Blair Engel
• Land SAR Assistant Chief – Grant McPherson
• Land SAR Training Officers – Steve Richburg (Assistant - Tami Hampton)
• Safety Officer – Paul Airey
• Electronic Communications – Hal Giles (Assistant – Corbin Bartley)
• Equipment – Don Trim
• Secretary – Jaye Bryan
• Social Coordinator – Kathy MacDonald
• Membership – Nick van Helsdingen
• Public Relations Officer – Kim Zalay
For more information about Central Cariboo Search and Rescue or to join the unit, visit CCSAR online at www.ccsar.ca or email info@ccsar.ca or contact 250-398-5445
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