Comox Valley Search & Rescue

Last night members of the team met with BCEHS and Oyster River Fire at Raven Lodge for a joint training evening.

We brought up SKEDs, clamshells, and first aid gear to support three patient scenarios.

The focus was femur injuries. Teams worked through assessment, pain management considerations, traction splinting where in scope, and patient packaging. A key part of the night was practicing clear ATMIST handovers to paramedics to keep transfers smooth and professional.

Strong collaboration and great practice with our partner agencies.

Remembering Martin McRae

It is with heavy hearts that Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue announces the passing of our former member and colleague, Martin McRae, on January 3, 2026.

Martin was a dedicated member of CVGSAR from 2018 to 2023. Coming to us after retiring as Deputy Fire Chief at North Kawartha Emergency Services in Ontario, Martin brought an incredible wealth of knowledge to our support team. With a 33-year career as an active firefighter, his expertise in emergency preparedness, vehicle logistics, training, and administration was invaluable to our operations.

Beyond our team, Martin continued to shape the province’s safety standards, serving as the Safety/Training Coordinator for BCSARA from 2020 until his second retirement in 2023.

Martin was rarely idle—during his time in the Comox Valley, he built or rebuilt three homes, leaving a lasting mark on our community in more ways than one.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Thank you for your service, Martin.

The 50/50 raffle pot for the Comox Valley United Soccer Club Men’s Team fundraiser is growing, and we’re grateful for every ticket purchased so far. Your support helps honour Tom Butcher’s legacy and directly strengthens our team as we continue work on our new hall.

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, there’s still time:

2 tickets for $10
6 tickets for $20
20 tickets for $50

Every ticket helps us improve our training space and our ability to respond when the community needs us.

Get your tickets here:
https://cvsar.rafflenexus.com

Thanks again for supporting CVSAR and this meaningful community initiative. ♥️🖤🤍

Support Comox Valley Search & Rescue We now have a permanent place to call home. Funds raised will go directly toward essential renovations and upgrades.