MANITOBA RURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION INC.

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MANITOBA SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION (MSAR) 

MSAR Information:

ü      Is an independent Non-Government Organization (NGO)

ü      Registered charity in good standing

ü      Volunteer driven organization throughout the province

ü      Main office in Winnipeg

ü      Partners with rural communities to conduct search and rescue operations from a grass roots inclusive system

ü      Partners with rural communities to identify, source and assist to deliver community safety programs

ü      Trains to meet and exceed world standards in Land Search Management Operations, K-9 Search and Rescue, Special Operations and First Aid      and CPR

 MSAR Funding:                                                             

ü      Receives funds from sponsors, partners, fund raising drives and chargeable services

ü      Costs related to supporting the search operations are covered by the communities and community members – example food, operations facility and community related transportation MSAR’s

 non-chargeable services:

ü      Emergency Services – there is no fee for using our emergency services within Manitoba

ü      Community Programs – example - Elite Therapy Dog Program, Bite Prevention

ü      Service Dog Placement and Training MSAR’s

 chargeable services:

ü      First Aid and Cpr courses

ü      Dog Obedience classes and consulting

ü      Merchandise and apparel

ü      Out of province organizations receiving training or emergency services

 MSAR Membership:

ü      ¾ of membership is Aboriginal

ü      Individuals with experience in: search and rescue, military, police, paramedic, emergency services coordination, fire, guide or woodsman  

  Contact Information: Aboriginal Liaison                   Elijah Harper

Office:              1-204-777-0553

After hours:      1-204-771-6132

Website: www.mb-searchandrescue.com

website current as of March 1/2010. webmaster email: CLOAKING