Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is looking for new members.
The team is composed entirely of volunteers, and provides search and rescue services to the Central Okanagan Regional District, including Kelowna and West Kelowna.
COSAR is hosting a public information session on Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 at 7 PM in Room H-115 at Okanagan College in Kelowna.
COSAR members will also be on hand at the Banner Recreation & Marine public open house in Kelowna on Thursday, November 9th and is encouraging interested applicants to come meet the team and see some of their equipment.
New members will need to complete the provincial Ground Search and Rescue course, which covers topics like navigation, survival, communications and search methods. The basics of rope rescue, tracking, helicopter safety and avalanche orientation are also introduced.
COSAR attends an average of 50 calls a year, ranging from medical rescues in the backcountry to searching for missing people, as well as providing assistance during civil emergencies.