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 Rescue Fernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR was tasked earlier today to assist an injured skier in the backcountry. The skier was part of a group in the Little Sand area and sustained a serious neck injury during a fall. Fernie SAR responded with two Avalanche Technicians who stabilised the man in a helicopter and delivered him to BCAS in Fernie. #bcsara @ascenthelicopters 4 View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue Fernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR was tasked today to respond to an injured sledder. The man had sustained a serious lower leg injury and was stabilised before being flown out and handed over to BCAS. #bcsara #searchandrescue @ascenthelicopters 9 View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue Fernie, British ColumbiaOn International Women's Day we are thankful for the many highly-skilled women who volunteer with our group, not just today but every day. #searchandrescue 2 View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue Fernie, British ColumbiaBlack Diamond has launched a recall for PIEPS DSP transceivers. Head to pieps.com for more info. #searchandrescue 5 View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue Photos from Fernie Search and Rescue's postFernie, British ColumbiaFernie SAR was tasked by BCAS to respond to an injured sledder in the Little Sand Creek area. Three Avalanche Technicians flew in with Ascent Helicopters, assessed, stabilised and then delivered the man to BCAS in Fernie. #bcsara #searchandrescue @ascenthelicopters 5 View on FacebookFernie Search and Rescue Fernie, British ColumbiaBe careful out there this weekend. Special Public Avalanche Warning in effect. #avalanche #avalanchecanada #searchandrescue 7 View on Facebook