Fernie Search and RescueFernie Search and Rescue is dedicated to assisting those individuals who find themselves in emergency situations in the wilderness surrounding the Fernie area. The group was formed in the 1970s and has been involved in hundreds of rescues and saved many lives. Fernie Search and Rescue1 month agoPhotos from Fernie Search and Rescue's postFernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR was called out today to rescue a skier buried in an avalanche on Mount Fernie at around 1300. The slide, highly visible from town, was estimated as a Size 2.5-3, with a crown 150m wide, 60-80cm deep and with a debris pile around 4m deep. As the responders, helicopter and avalanche rescue equipment were being assembled, the two skiers managed to self-rescue without injury. While the outcome was a happy one, it is a stark reminder of the instability of the current snowpack as highlighted in the current AvCan forecast, which is climbing to “High” from tomorrow onwards. We encourage everyone to play safe this weekend particularly. Incredibly difficult risk decisions need to taken by SAR when responding to situations like this – this site was not one we could safely enter to effect a rescue. When we need to take steps to mitigate hazard, it significantly slows down our response time. #bcsara @ascenthelicopters+141View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue2 months agoFernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR was called to a cardiac emergency in Mongolia Bowl. The skier was transported to the ski hill and transferred to BCAS. #bcsara @ascenthelicopters3View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue2 months agoFernie, British ColumbiaOn International Women's Day we recognise all the amazing talented women on our team. Photo: Fernie SAR, Cave Rescue training. #bcsaraView on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue2 months agoFernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR today worked with the RCMP and neighbouring SAR groups to search for two teens reported missing overnight. A combination of air and road searches eventually revealed them to be stuck on Hartley Road, where a member of the public assisted them. They have now been reunited with their family. #bcsara @ascenthelicopters2View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue3 months agoPhotos from Fernie Search and Rescue's postFernie, British ColumbiaFernie and Sparwood SAR responded to rescue two cliffed-out sledders, reported to the RCMP on Saturday night. They were well-prepared and were able make themselves comfortable for the night. Poor flying conditions this morning meant that longline was not possible so two Fernie SAR techs were dropped off and toured in to them and then guided them out to where they could be picked up by snowmobile. #bcsara @ascenthelicopters @sparwoodsar+113View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue6 months agoIt’s time to get batteries in the transceiver and make sure your software is up to date! If it’s getting older maybe it’s time for a compete replacement. Give your shovel and probe a good look over. Crack or frayed wires? Replace! What else do you do to get thinking about your winter avalanche safety?View on Facebook