NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM

Annual Report 2007-2008

Table of Contents

1.0 The National Search and Rescue Program – Overview

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Framing the Challenge
• 1.3 Guiding Principles
• 1.4 Teamwork and Commitment
• 1.5 Volunteers – A Vital Resource
• 1.6 Defining the Mission
• 1.7 Emerging Challenges

2.0 Fiscal Year 2007-2008: Accomplishments and Milestones

• 2.1 Air SAR
• 2.2 Ground and Inland Water SAR
• 2.3 Northern SAR Strategy
• 2.4 COSPAS-SARSAT
• 2.5 Marine SAR
• 2.6 SAR New Initiatives Fund
• 2.7 Awareness and Prevention
• 2.8 Volunteer Review
• 2.9 SARSCENE 2007
• 2.10 Notable Federal SAR Missions
  • 2.10.1 Halifax SRR
  • 2.10.2 Trenton SRR
  • 2.10.3 Victoria SRR

3.0 The Way Forward – Plans and Priorities for 2008-2009

• 3.1 Leveraging Technology
• 3.2 Public Education
• 3.3 Working Together
• 3.4 Volunteers - Sustaining and Promoting the Vital Link
• 3.5 Emerging Issues

4.0 Conclusion

Annex A