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SARSCENE 2004, Calgary, Alberta October 13-16

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National search and rescue conference set for Charlottetown, PEI, October 5-8, 2005

Search and rescue experts from across Canada and around the world will converge in Prince Edward Island for SARSCENE 2005, Canada's largest search and rescue event.

Organized by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS), and co-hosted by the Emergency Measures Organization of PEI, SARSCENE 2005 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 2005 Outstanding Search and Rescue Achievement Award and Certificates of Merit.

SARSCENE 2005 is an opportunity to interview front line search and rescue professionals about:

  • 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

NOTE: Media kits and accreditation will be available onsite in the media room at the Delta Prince Edward or you can contact the Secretariat in advance.

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: 2005-02-18

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