HURON & AREA SEARCH AND RESCUE
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Organization

The Huron and Area Search & Rescue was founded in 2018. Noticing a gap in volunteer long term search and rescue, Adam Seltzer began to research the idea of a professionally trained civilian search and rescue organization that could fill this niche. With the assistance of Patrick Armstrong and Jamie Mitchell, HASAR was formed and began to recruit motivated people for its 'officer' ranks. These leaders would help to form the core of the organization. By November 2018, HASAR had taken over 50 volunteers who began their basic SAR training. 

In 2019, HASAR received its AdventureSmart accreditation and has deployed a team of 10 members to the Ottawa flooding. Members continue to train and prepare for the ground and marine component of HASAR. HASAR is a member of the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA).

2020 saw COVID, where HASAR was able to assist One Care in Huron-Perth with Meals on Wheels; delivering over 1900 meals throughout three counties. HASAR again assisted One Care in 2020-2021 with Huron Meals on Wheels and is working with the Kincardine Rotary Club at the Vaccination Clinic in Grey-Bruce.

Mission Statement

The establishment and operation of a volunteer search and rescue organization for the purpose of:
EXCELLENCE - ENGAGEMENT - EDUCATION
 
​ - Providing training to volunteer community members to teach the skills required to work together to execute successful search and rescue operations in extraordinary circumstances.
- Engagement of our people and resources, assisting authorities when requested.
- Community Education within our area and beyond for prevention and survival for those who become lost or missing.

2021-2023 Board

President: Wayne McConnell, C.D.
Vice-President: Jodie Grainger
Secretary: Kathie Ingham
Treasurer: Deb Finch
Director: Deb Logue
Director: Bob Payne
Director: Jeff Thomson
​HASAR Commander: Adam Seltzer

2019-2021 Past Board

President: Wayne McConnell, C.D.
Vice-President: Jodie Grainger
Secretary: Emma Bartz
Treasurer: Kathie Ingham/Deb Finch
Director: Deb Logue
Director: Anne-Marie Thomson
Director: Crystal Taylor
​HASAR Commander: Adam Seltzer

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  • Home
    • Organization >
      • Field Operations Branch >
        • Incident Command
        • Technical Rope Rescue
        • Canine
      • Marine Branch
      • Field Support Branch >
        • Safety Platoon
        • Logistics Platoon
  • Assets
    • Volunteers of HASAR
    • Equipment
    • Sponsor A Searcher
  • Involvements
    • Operations
    • AdventureSmart
  • Joining HASAR
  • Adventure Series
    • SOS - Lost & Hurt
  • Valentine's Day Dinner For Two