South Columbia Search and Rescue (SCSAR) is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization registered with Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) in the Province of British Columbia. We can be activated by the RCMP, the BC Ambulance Service, the Fire Rescue Service, the BC Coroner Service, or the Emergency Operations Center.

Our team members are unpaid professionals on call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. We provide emergency backcountry services to those in need at no cost.