Royal Canadian Marine
Search & Rescue
Station #2
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Royal Canadian Marine
Search & Rescue
Station #2
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Volunteer as a SAR Member
SAR member criteria
SAR Crew intakes take place twice a year in May and Oct. only.
Initial criteria required for a crew member in Search & Rescue Operations:
- Marine Experience (preferred)
- Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate
After joining, a crew member will require:
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
- First Aid Certificate (with CPR level C)
All prospective members must clear an RCMP Criminal Record Check.
Volunteers receive no remuneration for any aspect of their Search and Rescue activities. Our members receive ongoing training in many aspects of Marine Search and Rescue and in turn are expected to commit time and effort on their part. Unit members are expected to help maintain and clean the boat, and participate in the occasional public-relations and fund-raising events.
Prospective active crew members for SAR vessels should:
- Live within a 15 minute response time of Lynnwood Marina (vessel base)
- Physically fit and able to withstand the rigours of rough weather conditions and long periods of exposure in all weather conditions
- Understand that some risk is involved
- Boating experience an asset
- Ability to think and react quickly to changing situations
- Be reliable and dedicated
If any of these areas are of interest to you please feel free to contact us.
Volunteer as a Non-SAR Member
Non-SAR member criteria
Non-SAR roles include:
- Community outreach, event planning and promotion
- Fundraising
- Administration
- Operations
- Media & Communications
- Vessel Safety Inspections
Non-SAR members are not on call, do not have to live within 15mins of the station, and do not participate directly in onboard SAR training activities. Non-SAR roles are very important to the overall operation, maintenance, and success of our station, and it’s the valuable contribution of our non-SAR members that allow our SAR members to focus their time and energy on SAR related activities and training.
If you’re interested in participating and contributing your time as a non-SAR member please contact:
- Marine Experience (preferred)
- Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate
After joining, a crew member will require:
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M)
- First Aid Certificate (with CPR level C)
All prospective members must clear an RCMP Criminal Record Check.
Please Donate
Your support and contributions will enable us to stay prepared and save lives on the water.
Thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support
