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SARSCENE 2004, Calgary, Alberta October 13-16
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Media Advisory

National search and rescue event set for Calgary, Oct. 13-16, 2004

Ottawa, Ontario – Search and rescue experts from across Canada and around the world will converge in Calgary, Alberta from October 13 to 16, 2004 for SARSCENE 2004, Canada’s largest search and rescue event.

Organized by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS), SARSCENE 2004 will attract more than 600 delegates from Canada, the US and beyond. The four-day event includes training courses, meetings, games, demonstrations and exhibits and about 70 presentations. The event closes with the presentation of the 2004 Outstanding Search and Rescue Achievement Award and Certificates of Merit. The Lead Minister for Search and Rescue, The Hon. David Pratt, has been invited to present the awards.

SARSCENE 2004 is an opportunity to obtain background information and interviews on all aspects of search and rescue, including:

  • Innovative search and rescue projects
  • Recent multi-jurisdictional exercises
  • The role of volunteers
  • New techniques and technologies
  • The latest equipment and gear
  • Marine, air and ground cooperation
  • Leadership and incident command
  • Prevention and best practices
  • What’s new in weather forecasting and tracking
  • How international cooperation saves lives
  • Avalanche safety and developments
  • Update on the Cormorant helicopter and other resources
  • Federal government role in air and marine rescue
  • Tales from the front line
  • Search and rescue dogs
  • News about the satellite system and beacons

At this time, the speakers and topics are not confirmed.

NOTE: Media kits and accreditation will be available onsite in the media room at the Calgary Hyatt Regency Hotel or you can contact the Secretariat in advance.

The National Search and Rescue Secretariat is an independent agency of the federal government. Created in 1986, the NSS works with all levels of government, police and emergency services to manage and improve search and rescue activities throughout Canada.

For additional information please contact:

Elizabeth Katz
Director of Communications
National Search and Rescue Secretariat
Tel: (613) 996-6411 or 1-800-727-9414

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Date Modified: 2004-04-07

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