Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf occupation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs SAR Techs
gptkbp:awarded gptkb:Canadian_Forces_Decoration
gptkb:order_of_merit
gptkb:Cross_of_Valour
gptkb:Star_of_Courage
gptkb:Medal_of_Bravery
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:deployFrom gptkb:CC-115_Buffalo
gptkb:CC-130_Hercules
gptkb:CH-146_Griffon
gptkb:CH-149_Cormorant
gptkbp:established 1944
gptkbp:hasWorkedWith gptkb:Canadian_Armed_Forces
search and rescue organizations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs)
gptkbp:motto That Others May Live
gptkbp:notableFor high-risk rescue missions
gptkbp:numberOfEmployees about 150 (Canada)
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:primaryMission search and rescue of civilians and military personnel
gptkbp:requires gptkb:military
security clearance
Canadian citizenship
excellent physical fitness
medical aptitude
gptkbp:responsibility gptkb:Canada
gptkb:North_Atlantic
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkb:Arctic
remote wilderness
gptkbp:riskFactor high
gptkbp:role emergency medical care
search and rescue operations
mountain rescue
parachuting
wilderness rescue
marine rescue
arctic rescue
gptkbp:selectionProcess highly competitive
gptkbp:symbol SAR Tech crest
gptkbp:trainer gptkb:CFB_Comox
medical training
about 11 months
survival training
mountaineering training
diving training
parachuting training
gptkbp:uniform distinctive orange flight suits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_Forces_Search_and_Rescue
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7