Fernie Search and Rescue

Fernie 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 Search and Rescue1 month ago
Busy season continues.

Recent tasks have included injured mountain bikers, runners and hikers, medical responses including heat-related and cardiac emergencies as well as mutual aid work with neighbouring SAR groups.

Please note earlier statements from Parks Canada regarding the challenges of timely air responses during wildfire season.

As always, these tasks are team work with partner emergency agencies and Ascent Helicopters.

Stay safe out there!

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Fernie Search and Rescue
Fernie Search and Rescue
Fernie Search and Rescue2 months ago
Fernie, British Columbia
Please note this important safety message.
Fernie Search and Rescue
Fernie Search and Rescue2 months ago
Fernie, British Columbia
River users please be aware of a new and dangerous hazard at the logjam behind the Fernie dump.

A new sweeper (fallen tree) is making river right exceptionally dangerous. A number of people have become entangled in it. Please exit river and walk beyond the hazard unless you are in a river craft that can be easily steered.
Fernie Search and Rescue
Fernie Search and Rescue2 months ago
If you’re on the river please do this!
Fernie Search and Rescue
Fernie Search and Rescue2 months ago
Fernie SAR is into its busy season.

Recent tasks have included:-

- An all-night rope rescue for a dog-walker who fell 500' down a cliff near Elko.
- A search for a missing fisherman.
- A rescue of an injured ultra-runner.
- A longline rescue for an injured mountain biker in Kimberley.
- A rescue for an injured mountain biker on Coal Creek Road.

As always, these tasks are team work with partner emergency agencies and Ascent Helicopters.

Stay safe out there!