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Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue Unit

Ground
P. O. Box 471
Holyrood NF A0A 2R0
Fax:(709) 368-1072
Email:LakeC@gov.nf.ca
Web:http://www.cagsar.nfld.net/
Contact:Chris Lake, Coordinator
Phone:(709) 834-2541

Members are experienced in ground searches, and are called on for a variety of services. Members receive an intensive 60-hour training course that includes map reading, compass use, day and night SAR techniques, and first aid. Additional training includes radio licensing, GPS training, wilderness survival, and rappelling. Tasked by the RCMP. Fifty volunteer members.

Record last modified: 2003-06-05


 

Date Modified: 2004-04-23

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