SARCan - Canada's Volunteer SAR Podcast

In our latest episode, hosts Spencer and Patrick talk with Dustin Brears, media liaison for SARSAV; as they discuss the upcoming SARScene 2026 - SAR 360. SARScene is Canada's yearly SAR conference for Air, Ground and Marine SAR - this year held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. If you have the change to get there, SARScene is a must for all SAR volunteers!This episode is sponsored by Bostech Mechanical Ltd out of Listowel, Ontario. Our These Are the People In Your Neighbourhood are the hard working volunteers and committee of SARScene 2026!SARCan is Canada's Volunteer SAR Podcast and brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance; Keeping Promises Close to Home. For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARSARCan is made possible by Hay Communications and edited by Bad Puppy Productions.

In the 30th SARCan episode, hosts Spencer and Patrick talk to Matthew Mitchell, Founder of the International Association of Search & Rescue Coordinators (IASARC) and Jamie Stirling of SAR-1; about the evolving profession of SAR and the training and certifying of professional SAR coordinators. Both guests bring a lifetime of marine and ground search and talk about the need for international certification for the management of SAR. SARCan is Canada's Volunteer SAR podcast and brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance, Keeping Promises Close to Home. For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARThis episode sponsor is Rescue 7 and SARCan is made possible by Hay Communications and edited by Bad Puppy Productions.

In our 29th episode, hosts Spencer and Patrick talk with Dr. Vett Lloyd of Mount Allison University and an expert in ticks and tick related diseases. With the growing range of the dangerous creature, Dr. Lloyd talks about their habits, what they carry that is dangerous to us and how to best prevent tick related illnesses. Our SAR Spotlight is with Davidee Inukpuk of 503 Rescue, a Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary unit from Inukjuak, Quebec. Our shout out is to the members of the Calgary Search and Rescue and this episodes' sponsor is AdventureSmart. SARCan is Canada's volunteer SAR podcast and brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance, Keeping Promises Close to Home. For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARSARCan is made possible by Hay Communications and edited by Bad Puppy Productions. If you have an idea for a topic, want to highlight your SAR unit or give a shoutout to a SAR member across Canada, contact us at [email protected]

In our 28th episode, hosts Spencer and Patrick talk with Kincardine Beach Safety Co-Founder, Meagan Fair about the first of its kind Water Safety Stoplight in Kincardine, Ontario! This evidence based safety device is ground breaking in water and beach safety, especially in areas with strong pier (structural) currents and where the risk of drowning is higher than other beaches. The episode sponsor is Firehouse Public Safety Foundation and SARCan gives a shout out to the Port Bruce Rescue, a CCGA member. SARCan is Canada's Volunteer SAR podcast and brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance; Keeping Promises Close to Home. For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARSARCan is made possible by Hay Communications and edited by Bad Puppy Productions.

In our 27th episode, hosts Spencer and Patrick talk with Firefighter Dylan Dekraker about the risks of confined space and rescue within the farming silo community. Our episode sponsor is the Huron-Perth Junior Farmers and our shout out is to the volunteers of the Halifax Search and Rescue.SARCan is Canada's Volunteer SAR podcast and brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance; Keeping Promises, Close to Home. For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARSARCan is made possible by Hay Communications and edited by Bad Puppy Productions. Please contact us if you have a show idea, which to highlight your SAR unit or give a shoutout to a member of your team at [email protected]