Avalon North Wolverine's Search & Rescue

Covering Area's From Holyrood To Clarenville

Emergency Call RCMP-  786-2118 

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The Avalon North Wolverines Ground Search and Rescue are a volunteer organization based in Bay Roberts. The organization currently has fifty-five members from the Bay Roberts area, Placentia, New Harbour, and the North Shore. They are one of the largest group out of twenty-seven search and rescue teams in Newfoundland and Labrador today. the members are experienced in forest and ground searches. They provide support for the RCMP when requested.

The Ground Search and Rescue Team conduct ground searches with the aid of maps, compass, GPS (global positioning system), VHF radio, etc. The team also conducts Transport Canada boating safety and a number of team members are trained in cold-water rescue.

All members receive initial training and certification in map reading, compass use, first aid, CPR, night searches, and other SAR techniques from the Newfoundland And Labrador Search And Rescue Association.

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Last updated: April 03, 2008 12:01 AM.

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