Wilderness Survival Guide 115 STRAIT AREA GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE S.A.G.S.A.R. is a 100% volunteer 24 hour response service organization. Our coverage area includes the towns of Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, Mulgrave and Canso. The counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond and a large portion of Inverness County and also the municipality of the District of St. Mary’s making this the largest coverage area in Nova Scotia. Individual members are trained to various degrees in Map and Compass, Winter Survival techniques and Global Positioning Systems, Lost Person Behaviour, as well as; Boater’s Safety, safe use of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles and Project Lifesaver. The RCMP calls upon S.A.G.S.A.R. primarily for lost or missing persons such as hunters, fishermen, boaters, hikers, seniors and children, but may also request assistance with evidence searches. S.A.G.S.A.R. members respond to all manner of disasters and are readily available to assist teams in other areas for relief on extended searches. Courses offered to the general public and new members include: Wilderness First Aid Training Search Techniques Map and Compass Training Winter Survival Techniques GPS training Hug-A-Tree Program Team Captain Training (members only) Search Managers Training (members only) If you are interested in becoming a member or for any of the above training please email our membership officer at carissachis@hotmail.com.
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