Our team spent the past few weeks getting our equipment ready for another year. Our certified visual inspectors completed an internal and external inspection of all tanks. Our FFM and regulators were sent out for their annual inspection and calibration. The hardwire and wireless communications were tested and clean. Lift bags were inspected and all equipment was readied.
Our next open water training session is scheduled for Friday, March 22nd. We will be meeting at our Station 2 at 0800 if anyone would like to join us . ... See MoreSee Less
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Solid Work TSARTonight, Terrace Search and Rescue crews are taking a break after 3 busy evenings.
On Saturday at 7 pm, Terrace SAR was Contacted by RCMP to search for an overdue mountain biker on Terrace Mountain ( 4 hours overdue ). The missing male is an avid biker but new to the area, and not familiar with the Terrace Mountain Trails. The Subject entered the bike trail system at Johnstone Trail Head and became lost in the darkness near Merkley Road area.
While the team briefed at the hall and developed a search plan for the trail system, A resident at Merkley road heard someone yelling for help in the wooded area near their home where the trail was located.The residence notified neighbors nearby, one who was a SAR Member who was aware of the search. The residents searched the trail area and located the lost male. They transported the male home and SAR was stood down.
On Sunday at approximately 8 pm, Terrace SAR was requested to located and evacuate 6 stranded motorist in 3 separate vehicles at the Whitebottom FSR past the Lakelse River Bridge. One vehicle had gotten stuck and called for help with the assisting vehicles also getting stuck. The persons were not prepared with equipment and clothing to spend the night. The team setup command at the Whitebottom FSR/Remo Road Junction. It was snowing moderately and travel conditions were slippery. Two rhino teams traveled 6 km and located the subjects and their vehicles. Subjects were cold with some suffering from mild hypothermia. They were transported back to command where they were warmed and then returned home.
Monday night, was a regular training night for the team. The team conducted a mock shoreline search on the Skeena River below the railway bridge. They then conducted a mock ice rescue and throwbag exercise by pulling team members from the chilly Skeena Waters. This is a realistic situation and the Terrace Team must be prepared and practiced for these types of scenarios. ... See MoreSee Less
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