What's New
New Law Supports Search and Rescue Groups
March 25, 2010—The Alberta Legislature passed Bill 6, the Emergency Management Amendment Act 2010, which supports search and rescue groups with liability protection when acting in good faith and enables communities to deliver emergency services regionally.
Raven Rescue Expands into Eastern Canada
Raven Rescue will begin providing courses in Eastern Canada in spring 2010.
Ice Rescue Incidents From Lifesaving Resources Inc.
US training and consulting company “Lifesaving Resources Inc.” urges the public to keep pets on a leash and off the ice.
Make Life Easier for Canadian SAR Teams
Outdoor safety educator “AdventureSmart” urges Canadians to work together this season and give the search and rescue volunteers of Canada extra support. Get informed and get outdoors!
Canada Adopts NFPA 1600
New evidence that the NFPA is becoming the de-facto global standard for emergency preparedness is evident in the recent adoption by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) of NFPA 1600, Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, as the foundation for its version of the standards, titled CSA Z1600.
