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Georgian Bay Volunteer Search & Rescue

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Record #: MID0955
Last Modified: 12 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Trains volunteer community members to provide search and rescue support to police agencies dealing with emergencies

  • team assists with needed equipment
  • actively participates in search and rescue operations

K9 Unit

Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue is one of the few teams to have an OPP/Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA) certified civilian search and rescue dog. These certified units could be requested by the OPP to help out anywhere in the province.

Service Details

Hours Not specified
Areas Served Simcoe County ; Residency Requirements: Parry Sound to Huntsville, East side of Lake Simcoe to Bradford, and Alliston to Collingwood.
Boundaries Parry Sound to Huntsville, East side of Lake Simcoe to Bradford, Alliston to Collingwood.
Eligibility
  • 18 years or older to become part of the rescue team, no restrictions on services
  • Must meet Residency Requirements
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    Application
  • Recruitment
  • K9 Search and Rescue email:susan@osarva.ca
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    Languages English
    Fees Membership - $50 per year ; None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Barrie
    Address & Map
    Barrie, ON
    Canada
     
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    Mailing Address c/o Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue, 65 Cedar Pointe Dr 
    Suite 165 
    Barrie, ON 
    Canada L4N 9R3
    Physical Access Not Applicable

    Contact Information

    Office Phone No public telephone number
    E-Mail info@gbvsar.com
    Website gbvsar.com
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064636694515
    Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbvsar/

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    Georgian Bay Volunteer Search & Rescue
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