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To provide an effective and efficient search and rescue capability for the communities and visitors to the broader Provincial Nelson areas. We are actively involved in all aspects of search & rescue that occur within our area of operation (greater provincial Nelson). We have aver
To provide an effective and efficient search and rescue capability for the communities and visitors to the broader Provincial Nelson areas. We are actively involved in all aspects of search & rescue that occur within our area of operation (greater provincial Nelson). We have averaged between 25 to 30 operational callouts a year over the last seven years.
Within the urban areas we respond operationally to missing persons suffering from Dementia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Despondent, Mental Illness, Substance Abuse and missing/overdue children.
Out in the backcountry we respond operationally to missing / overdue, Trampers & Hikers, Cavers, Kayakers, Tourist etc
We are also used operationally for searching coastlines in marine operations and provide Trained Aerial Observers for the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) when asked.
Areas of focus