A word on safety…
Being prepared in the backcountry or on the water is absolutely essential. Many incidents can be prevented by ensuring that you bring the right gear and know how to use it- no one goes on a hike expecting the future need to be rescued. RMSAR highly recommends referring to AdventureSmart to learn more about Trip planning, Training, and Taking the essentials (click here).
A word on safety…
Being prepared in the backcountry or on the water is absolutely essential. Many incidents can be prevented by ensuring that you bring the right gear and know how to use it- no one goes on a hike expecting the future need to be rescued. RMSAR highly recommends referring to AdventureSmart to learn more about Trip planning, Training, and Taking the essentials (click here).
Recruiting Information
About Us
Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue is a volunteer SAR group based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. As one of over 80 SAR groups in BC, we respond to calls from local law enforcement to wilderness and urban searches and rescues. Golden Ears Provincial Park, in our response area, is the location of many of our responses.
About Us
Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue is a volunteer SAR group based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. As one of over 80 SAR groups in BC, we respond to calls from local law enforcement to wilderness and urban searches and rescues. Golden Ears Provincial Park, in our response area, is the location of many of our responses.
Our Rescues
Ground SAR
Our team members are certified in Ground Search and Rescue, which includes navigation, searching and survival skills, and search tactics.
First Aid
A vital component to any rescue; we train and administer first aid frequently. Our team includes paramedics, EMR’s and first responders.
Swiftwater and Boat
Swiftwater Rescue Technician III’s perform rescues in complex and dangerous waters. Our boat operators lead water rescues and are vital for transportation.
Rope
Our many Rope Rescue Technicians are certified in high and low angle rescues, stretcher rigging, raising, and lowering.
Avalanche
Avalanche Skills Technicians operate in the most unforgiving terrain and use special honing techniques to close the distance.
Ground SAR
Our team members are certified in Ground Search and Rescue, which includes navigation, searching and survival skills, and search tactics.
First Aid
A vital component to any rescue; we train and administer first aid frequently. Our team includes paramedics, EMR’s and first responders.
Swiftwater and Boat
Swiftwater Rescue Technician III’s perform rescues in complex and dangerous waters. Our boat operators lead water rescues and are vital for transportation.
Rope
Our many Rope Rescue Technicians are certified in high and low angle rescues, stretcher rigging, raising, and lowering.
Avalanche
Avalanche Skills Technicians operate in the most unforgiving terrain and use special honing techniques to close the distance.
