Canadian Firefighter: New Survey Suggests Majority of Canadians Fall Short on Ice Safety Knowledge
Feb. 24, 2021, Vancouver — New survey results show 72 per cent of Canadians do not know the minimum ice thickness considered safe. These figures represent a substantial gap in the knowledge and confidence of Canadians who partake in winter activities on frozen bodies...
Vernon Search and Rescue Receives Equipment Donation to Speed Up Water Searches
The new equipment is expected to help the search and rescue volunteers bring search subjects to medical help or give their family...
Snowmobile safety tips for frozen lake traveling
With some fresh snow coming down ahead of the weekend, VodaSafe founder Carlyn Loncaric has some tips for snowmobilers who may be heading over frozen ponds and...
Whistler fire department acquires sonar device for underwater rescues, recoveries
Whistler’s first responders will have an extra eye underwater thanks to the acquisition of a sonar device that will be used in rescue and recovery efforts. AquaEye is the first search-and-rescue device of its kind, a hand-held scanner that uses ultrasound and...