Georgian Bay Volunteer Search & Rescue

Site: Mailing address only

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
Application	Recruitment K9 Search and Rescue email:susan@osarva.ca
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - $50 per year ; None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie, ON Canada
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: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064636694515 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbvsar/