Wilderness Survival Guide 91 DIGBY GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE Digby Ground Search and Rescue has been active in Digby County since 1975. They cover an area from Bear River, Digby Neck and Islands, and Weymouth. At present there are 26 active members. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 1900hrs at the Ground Search Building at the Digby Municipal Airport. On all other Thursdays at 1900hrs training is scheduled. Members are trained in Map & Compass, GPS, Wilderness Survival, Radio Operation, First Aid, Clue Awareness, Tracking, etc. Members are also trained in the use of advanced mapping software, and search management/record tracking software. Other members fill a number of support roles, such as computer and radio operation, logistics, transportation, equipment maintenance, fund raising and more. Fundraising is carried on throughout the year, with BBQ’s, raffles, etc. Digby Ground Search and Rescue provides traffic control for events when asked to do so, and provides traffic control for the Wharf Rat Rally (the largest multi-day Motorcycle Rally in Canada) every year. They also participate in local Parades. Digby GSAR has a functioning Project Lifesaver Program. Several members of Digby GSAR are certified to present Adventure Smart Programs, Hug-a-Tree, and Survive Outside for the children of the community. If you like to volunteer, love the outdoors, and want to make a difference in your community, contact Larry Brooks at (902) 8377228 for more information.
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