When the TNRD Needs Help,
KSAR Answers the Call.
Professional, highly trained volunteers providing search and rescue services across the Thompson–Nicola Regional District — 24/7, 365 days a year.
Professional Volunteers Serving the TNRD — 24/7, 365 Days a Year
Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is a highly trained, volunteer-based emergency response organization dedicated to protecting lives across the Thompson–Nicola Regional District (TNRD). When people are lost, injured, or in distress in the outdoors—or when communities need emergency support—KSAR is ready to respond.
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Why KSAR Matters to Our Community
The TNRD is home to vast wilderness, rivers, mountains, backcountry roads, and year-round outdoor recreation. With that comes real risk. KSAR exists to ensure that when something goes wrong, help is available—quickly, professionally, and at no cost to those in need.
100% volunteer-driven
Activated by RCMP
and Emergency Services
Responding to searches,
rescues, and disasters
No charge for rescue services
59+ incidents
Calls Answered
12,600+ hours logged
Volunteer hours
10+ confirmed lives saved
LIVES SAVED
XX years served
Serving the tnrd
Our Impact
Every year, KSAR volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to training, readiness, and emergency response. These efforts save lives, support families, and strengthen public safety across the region.
How You Can Help
KSAR exists because of community support.
