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FEDERAL SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM PLAN 2004
MANAGEMENT OF THE FEDERAL SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM
Interdepartmental Committee on Search and Rescue (ICSAR)
The management of the FSP is accomplished through the Interdepartmental
Committee on Search and Rescue (ICSAR). Membership at ICSAR includes senior
representation from each of the six federal departments plus observers
from:
- Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness,
- Treasury Board,
- Privy Council Office and
- Natural Resources Canada.
ICSAR is chaired by the Executive Director of the National SAR Secretariat
(NSS) (see below) and is accountable to the LMSAR for review, reporting
and approval of FSP policies and plans on behalf of its member departments.
ICSAR is supported by two Sub-Committees: Review and Coordination, consisting
of managerial level representatives from the ICSAR member departments.
National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS)
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat
(NSS) is accountable to the LMSAR through ICSAR for the development, coordination,
analysis and review of FSP policies, plans and specified FSP components
and activities. These components and activities include:
- administration of the New SAR Initiatives Fund (NIF);
- Canadian representation to the COSPAS/SARSAT program;
- maintenance of the Canadian Beacon Registry;
- publication of SARSCENE magazine and conduct of the annual
SARSCENE Workshops.
In addition, the NSS provides leadership in enhancing the coordination
between provincial/territorial SAR programs and the federal program as
well as providing program level advice and information to the LMSAR.
National SAR Program Vision and Objectives
The National SAR Program focuses on the achievement of a seamless
SAR system in Canada via a Vision statement and two Objectives:
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SAR Vision Statement
A Canada where the critical importance of Search and Rescue
is reflected in a multi-jurisdictional approach to promoting individual,
collective and organizational behaviour that minimizes the risk
of injury or loss of life while maintaining timely and effective
response services.
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SAR Response Objective
To ensure an effective SAR response (capability) in all
areas of Canada.
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SAR Prevention Objective
To educate individuals and organizations on the assessment
of risks and the importance of acquiring and using the knowledge,
skills and equipment needed to minimize injury and/or loss
of life.
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Program Strategies
At the Program Level, activities to support achievement of the Objectives
and realization of the Vision are focused via six 'paths' or Strategies.
These are described as follows:
Partnerships
Develop and strengthen partnerships to facilitate and enhance SAR prevention
and response activities.
Multi-Jurisdictional Exercises
Participate in a program of multi-jurisdictional exercises with focus
on areas of historical problems or future concern, and/or to confirm plans
and procedures for SAR response activities.
Volunteers
Involve and maximize as appropriate the use of volunteers.
Technology and Innovation
Encourage the identification and development of best practices, innovation
and/or new technologies to support SAR prevention and response activities.
Interoperability
Identify types and characteristics of SAR equipment that should be compatible
and/or interoperable.
Data and information
Promote the collection and free exchange of information and data applicable
to SAR prevention and response.
Program Resources
The following table indicates the level of resource allocation Federal
SAR departments dedicated towards the delivery of SAR services over the
past three fiscal years.
National Search and Rescue Program - Financial
($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
| Department or Agency |
2003-04
Forecast |
2004-05
Planned |
2005-06
Planned |
2006-07
Planned |
| NSS |
$12,004 |
$ 10,789 |
$ 10,754 |
$ 10,768 |
| EC |
1,600 |
1,600 |
1,600 |
1,600 |
| DFO/CCG (1) |
93,393 |
93,393 |
93,393 |
93,393 |
| DND/CF (2) |
153,118 |
154,287 |
126,529 |
128,117 |
| PC |
4,929 |
4,929 |
4,929 |
4,929 |
| RCMP (3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| TC |
985 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Total |
$ 266,029 |
$ 265,998 |
$ 238,205 |
$ 239,807 |
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Source: RPP 2003/2004 (Table to be replaced by
2004/2005 RPP when finalized)
Notes:
1. DFO operating and maintenance $88,701K: Grants and contributions
$4,692K.
2. DND: The drop in costs between FY
2004-05 and FY 2005-06 ($28M) is due to project closures for both
the Cormorant ($17M) and SAR Repeater ($5M) as well as a decrease
in the cash flow for the Cormorant maintenance contract due to a
non recurring purchase of spares in 2004-05 ($6M). Amounts for the
Fixed Wing SAR and SAR Repeater Follow On projects are not included
since funding approval is currently in progress.
2. RCMP: Conducts ground and inland water SAR within areas of their
jurisdiction, based on police servie agreements with provinces,
territories, and municipalities. Statistical information on the
provision of ground SAR is maintained by the respective jurisdiction.
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