Olds Search and Rescue

Olds Search and Rescue Olds Search and Rescue Society is a ground SAR group, trained for both urban and rural settings. "This we do that others may live" Hug-A-Tree and Survive.

Olds Search & Rescue (OSAR) is a professional volunteer organization dedicated to having the vital resources ready to respond to the needs of are community, tasking agencies and any others in need. Partners
We have built strong relationships with are local community, government agency's and are local emergency services. Olds Search & Rescue is continually committed to Active searches, community ev

ents and out reach programs. Olds Search & Rescue began delivering the Hug-A-Tree and Survive training to youth in the grade 3 and 4 age group as a public service to the community in 2002. Since starting the program it has grown in popularity and we have conducted countless sessions in local schools and to youth groups throughout central Alberta. Member Training

Our members have and continue to take training in SAR Fundamentals, First Aid & CPR(standard and wilderness), Navigation(map & compass and GPS), communications (Ham Radio, beacon transceivers Etc) lost person behavior and civil emergencies. Some specific training is given to selected members to help them become search managers, low slope and high angle rescuers and course instructors. This training like any other skill only remains sharp when combined with practice. Members give up valuable personal time to sharpen and refine the skill they have a minimal of 25 hours a year.

06/07/2024

Been gone from the County for 12 years and still in my dreams at night

10/31/2023

We know you've all seen this, but it bears repeating!

09/16/2023

Leonard Brandson will be deeply missed. His impact on the community will always be remembered. Rest in Peace.

08/20/2023
08/11/2023
07/26/2023

Take a close look at this image. What do you see? I suspect that depending on experiences, perspectives on this one will vary.

Have a safe week everyone,
DanSun

06/19/2023

Congratulations to our first batch of new recruits who have passed their "Basic Search and Rescue Skills" certification!

L-R: William , Jescima, Mistri and David!

06/18/2023

Minor Rotation Detected

(Locations listed below description)

3:32 PM - Sun, Jun 18, 2023:

We've detected minor rotation and a hook-echo on this storm just south of . It’s basically stationary but may move slowly to the east, northeast.

In rare cases, minor rotation can produce a tornado in its lifespan. Damaging wind gusts, hail, and flooding, are also possibilities with minor rotation. Please be safe in the path of this storm and if it strengthens on radar, we will post a further update.

- Cambria
- Chancellor
- Dalum
- Dorothy
- East Coulee
- Eladesor
- Finnegan
- Hussar
- Lehigh
- Makepeace
- Millerfield
- Rosedale
- Trefoil
- Wayne
- Western Monarch
- Willow Creek

https://instantweather.ca/2023/06/18/qonKVN-minor-rotation-detected/

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4502 46 Avenue
Olds, AB
T4H1P8

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+14035565994

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