Red Deer Search and Rescue

Membership:

Every member of Red Deer Search and Rescue is an unpaid volunteer who is dedicated to assisting others in distress. Our members' backgrounds are diverse and include students, electricians, fire fighters, soldiers, nurses, mail carriers and engineers.

Members of the Team provide all of their own basic gear for searches and surviving in the outdoors. The Team provides radios, a command post and some of the specialty gear needed for an effective and efficient search and rescue operation.

Membership in the Association is open to any member of the public who is prepared to invest the time and energy in being trained. Annual membership dues for the Association are $20.00. A criminal records check is required.

Membership in the Association is open to any person who:

is 18 years of age or older,
is a resident of the Province of Alberta,
has successfully passed a "Criminal Records Check" and
has paid the annual membership fee.

New Member Welcome Form.pdf                Information Release Sign Form.pdf

Personal and Training Info Needed.pdf         Photo Release and Waiver.pdf

Confidentiality Agreement.pdf                     Request for Criminal Record Check.pdf

RDSAR Application Form.pdf                     RDSAR Handbook.pdf

The following is a basic list of equipment, please feel free to add to the list but remember YOU have to carry all of this! Please ask Team members for recommendations on brand names and places to purchase gear!

"A" Kit - Summer

1 Litre Water Container
Whistle
Compass
Personal First Aid Kit
Safety Glasses
Bandana/Handkerchief
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Flagging Tape
Snack Food
Sweetened Jello Powder
Emergency (Space) Blanket
Flashlight (Extra Batteries/Bulb)
Knife
Paper and Pencil
Rain Gear/Cold Weather
Matches/Fire Starter
SAR Log Book
Paper and Pencil
Duct Tape
Zip Lock Bag (Large) x2
Glow Sticks x2
Vest/Fanny Pack
Toilet Paper
Hat

"B" Kit - Winter

In addition to all of "A" Kit
1 Litre Water Container
Sweater or Fleece
Closed Cell Sleeping Pad
Emergency (Space) Blanket x2
Cold Weather Clothing
Candle

"C" Kit Summer (24 Hours)

In addition to all of "A" Kit
50 feet of 550 Cord
Zip Lock Bag (Large) x2
Tarp/Shelter Material
Garbage Bags x 2
Sleeping Bag (Summer)
Metal Cook Cup/Pot
Extra Clothing
Back Up Flashlight (Batteries & Bulb)
Toilet Paper
Gaiters
2 litres - Water
3 feet Wire

"D" Kit Winter (24 Hours)

In addition to all of "C" Kit
Extra Food
Extra Clothing
Sleeping Bag Winter
Thermos/Hot Water
Extra Liners/Boots

If you would like to donate funds to Red Deer Search and Rescue,
please contact us for more information at: info@reddeersar.com