EASTERN SHORE GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION
is a community-based organization made up completely of volunteers who believe in and share the common goals of serving their community and saving lives.
Originally, the team was formed in April of 1975 and was known as the Musquodoboit Harbour Ground Search and Rescue. In February of 1982, the name was changed to Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue Association.
ESGSAR is affiliated with the Emergency Management Office of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Our work is carried out under the auspices of the RCMP, Halifax Regional Police or other Authority of Jurisdiction.
Our administrative and operational structure is set up following the Incident Command System ICS).
Our work primarily focuses on finding lost persons on the ground, although we also operate on bodies of water with our boat and kayak teams.
In addition, we collaborate with other first responder organizations in public service during emergency evacuations or other emergencies and occasionally are involved in evidence searches with police forces.
We also work closely with the provincial Department of Lands & Forests helicopter division, the provincial Trunk Mobile Radio system, EHS Life Flight, and local fire departments.
Join Us
Our team is comprised of women and men in the community of all ages and backgrounds, with training, experience and expertise in many fields.
Our organization carries on a full slate of hands-on and classroom training in many subject areas.
Eastern Shore GSAR Team
NSGSARA Support
Operate Under ICS
GSAR Techniques
