Valley Search and Rescue serves the citizens and visitors of the County of Kings. We have a proud heritage as one of the first Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) teams in the province, incorporated in 1971. We pride ourselves on being innovative leaders in Search and Rescue in Nova Scotia, and have marked milestones such as bringing Project Lifesaver to Nova Scotia, and then subsequently training members of all 23 teams in the province to be Electronic Search Specialists for the program. Likewise, we adopt new technologies and current best-practice as they become available, such as Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR), Real Time Tracking (RTT) radios, and specialized GSAR software. Our members train every week to be ready to meet the need when the call comes, and we respond 365 days a year, 24 hours a day – at any time and in any weather.
Valley SAR members come from many walks of life and bring with them a diverse skill-set – this is our strength. One of the things that you will find with all members of the team is a positive attitude and a superior work-ethic. Working together, we consistently deliver a remarkable effort when someone’s loved one is lost or injured in a wilderness setting.