Penticton & District Search & Rescue

Penticton & District Search & Rescue PENSAR volunteers respond throughout the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and throughout the Province of BC

✨ Thank You Post✨A huge thank you to OK Tire Penticton for their generous donation raised through their Grand Opening BB...
06/16/2026

✨ Thank You Post✨

A huge thank you to OK Tire Penticton for their generous donation raised through their Grand Opening BBQ fundraiser in support of PenSAR this past weekend.

We’re incredibly grateful to businesses like OK Tire who choose to give back to local volunteer organizations and help support the work we do in our community.

A special thank you as well to everyone who stopped by, grabbed lunch, and helped support both OK Tire Penticton and PenSAR throughout the event.

Community support like this helps make what we do possible.
We appreciate everyone who came out and helped make the day such a success.


OK Tire

From helicopter training straight to community support.After a day of training in the field, a few members of Penticton ...
06/14/2026

From helicopter training straight to community support.

After a day of training in the field, a few members of Penticton & District Search and Rescue headed over to help celebrate the grand re-opening BBQ at OK Tire Penticton.

A huge thank you to OK Tire for supporting PenSAR and for giving back to our community.

We’re grateful for local businesses that help make a difference. 👏


OK Tire

Ready for wherever the call takes us 🚁Today, members of Penticton & District Search and Rescue & Oliver Osoyoos SAR were...
06/14/2026

Ready for wherever the call takes us 🚁

Today, members of Penticton & District Search and Rescue & Oliver Osoyoos SAR were out sharpening critical rescue skills during our annual helicopter hover entry and exit training.

When emergencies happen in remote and challenging terrain, this kind of training helps ensure we’re prepared to respond safely and effectively.

Big thanks to our valued partners at Eclipse Helicopters and Top Flight Helicopters for helping make this important training happen today.

From steep slopes to hard-to-reach places, training days like this help keep our team ready for whatever the backcountry throws our way.

06/13/2026

Come on down to OK Tires' grand opening today between 11-2

A chance to win some tires and support PenSAR and have some good eats!

484 Warren Ave

✨Task Update ✨This afternoon, PenSAR was called out to assist with an injured dirt biker in the backcountry.Our helicopt...
06/13/2026

✨Task Update ✨

This afternoon, PenSAR was called out to assist with an injured dirt biker in the backcountry.

Our helicopter team responded quickly, with ground teams standing by and ready to deploy if needed.

Following a successful land and load extraction, the subject was safely transferred into the care of BCEHS.

A big thank you to Eclipse Helicopters, and BCEHS for the teamwork and support that helped make for a successful outcome.

Another great example of agencies working together when every minute counts.

BBQ for a cause! 🌭 ⛑️ Join PenSAR and OK Tire Penticton this Saturday, June 13 from 11 AM–2 PM for OK Tire's Grand Open...
06/11/2026

BBQ for a cause! 🌭

⛑️ Join PenSAR and OK Tire Penticton this Saturday, June 13 from 11 AM–2 PM for OK Tire's Grand Opening BBQ! 🛞

Come celebrate a great local business, enjoy some tasty BBQ, and support PenSAR.

We're grateful to the team at OK Tire Penticton for choosing to give back to our organization as part of their grand opening celebration.

485 Warren Ave

We'd love to see you there!
OK Tire

✨ Task Update ✨Yesterday afternoon PenSAR was tasked to assist in the search for a missing persons in the Naramata area ...
06/08/2026

✨ Task Update ✨

Yesterday afternoon PenSAR was tasked to assist in the search for a missing persons in the Naramata area who had last been seen the previous day.

Multiple search teams were deployed throughout various areas of Naramata, working together to locate the subject.

We are pleased to report that the subject was located safe by search teams and was brought to safety.

Thank you to all responding members for their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication.

We would also like to thank our partner agencies and everyone involved in the successful outcome of this search.

A reminder that if you're heading outdoors, always let someone know your plans, expected route, and return time.

Congratulations to Our New GSAR Members!PenSAR is proud to congratulate our Members in Training (MITs) on successfully c...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to Our New GSAR Members!

PenSAR is proud to congratulate our Members in Training (MITs) on successfully completing their Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) certification!

This weekend, they put their training, teamwork, determination, and resilience to the test. After successfully completing their overnight exercise, they officially earned their place as PenSAR members and certified GSAR responders.

In true PenSAR fashion, there was no time to celebrate for long. Almost immediately after certifying, our newest members were called out on a search task, putting their new skills to work alongside the rest of the team.

There may be no better way to mark the transition from trainee to member than answering the call when the community needs you.

Becoming a search and rescue volunteer requires a significant commitment of time, effort, and dedication, and these individuals have demonstrated that commitment every step of the way.

Congratulations on this important milestone. We are proud to welcome you as PenSAR members and look forward to serving our community together.

Welcome to the team!

Yesterday evening, members of PenSAR and COSAR had the opportunity to present at the Alpine Club of Canada Okanagan Sect...
06/04/2026

Yesterday evening, members of PenSAR and COSAR had the opportunity to present at the Alpine Club of Canada Okanagan Section's monthly social night.

Topics included:
🏔️ What happens behind the scenes when an SOS is activated
🧭 AdventureSmart principles and how to reduce the likelihood of needing Search and Rescue
📱 Best practices if you do find yourself in an emergency and need to activate SOS
🚁 The different specialties and capabilities within Search and Rescue

As we head into climbing, mountaineering, and summer recreation season, we want to remind everyone that Search and Rescue is a free service.

If you think you may need assistance, don't hesitate to activate SOS early. It's always easier for teams to stand down if the situation improves than to respond after a situation has become critical.

A big thank you to the Alpine Club of Canada Okanagan Section for the invitation and for helping promote outdoor preparedness and safety within our community.

✨ Task Update ✨Busy evening for PenSAR last night with three simultaneous calls across Penticton.At approximately 8:30 P...
05/27/2026

✨ Task Update ✨

Busy evening for PenSAR last night with three simultaneous calls across Penticton.

At approximately 8:30 PM, two calls came in almost back-to-back: an injured mountain biker in the Three Blind Mice trail network and a missing senior from a care home. While members were arriving at the hall, a third call came in for another injured mountain biker in the Three Blind Mice.

PenSAR deployed three teams.
One ground team responded to Flow Coaster for an injured rider with suspected head and lower limb injuries, packaging and transferring the subject to EHS at Riddle Road.

A second team accessed High Pony, via ground where they located and stabilized another injured rider before coordinating our first night operations activation since certification.

A third team, including MIT members gaining their first real-world operational experience, responded to the missing senior urban search, who was later located safe.

It was a night of high tempo operations, multiple concurrent taskings, and important first heli deployments under night conditions.

As we move into evening riding season, we encourage all riders to carry lights, extra layers, and appropriate gear. Conditions can change quickly and incidents may extend time on trail.

Thank you to all PenSAR members, Top Flight Helicopters, EHS, RCMP, and partners who responded quickly and professionally.

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