Search and Rescue volunteers from across B.C. gathered in Kelowna April 14-16 to build their skills in the Central Okanagan Ropes Exercise.
With SAR members from the island to Prince George and everywhere in between joining the session, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue President Brad Trites says practicing together ensures everyone is on the same page when collaborating on a task.
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The training took place at Myra Adventure Park, the perfect location acording to Trites.
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When it comes to ropes rescues, search and rescue teams will also go from the top down.
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The Salvation Army also used the event for training its volunteers in disaster response, supporting and feeding the team through training.
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Trites says on average the COSAR team performs three ropes rescues per year.
brittany.webster@blackpress.ca
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