Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue NB

Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue NB Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue Group, Inc. (TCGSAR) is a volunteer emergency service group, administered by its members.

(TCGSAR) is a volunteer emergency service group, that is activated by a municipal police force, the RCMP, or the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO). TCGSAR provides its services when activated by a municipal police force, the RCMP, or the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO). Their primary mandate is to locate, access, stabilize and transport lost, missing, or injured persons, but are also cal

led on to provide evidence search services to police forces. TCGSAR can also be called on to provide support to emergency services in disasters and emergencies. TCGSAR also provides free preventative training to the community, by offering wilderness safety and survival training through the federally sponsored national AdventureSmart programs like Hug-A-Tree & Survive, Survive Outside, Snow Safety, Snowmobiling, and PaddleSmart.

On August 28th, TCGSAR held a fundraising dinner at the Moncton Air Force Veterans Club.A huge thank you to everyone fro...
08/31/2026

On August 28th, TCGSAR held a fundraising dinner at the Moncton Air Force Veterans Club.

A huge thank you to everyone from the public and our local veterans who came out to support us. Your support helps us continue the work we do in our communities.

Thank you to our members who volunteered their time, Chef Chris for the fantastic meal, and the Air Force Veterans Club of Moncton for their continued and unwavering support of our team.

We truly appreciate everyone who helped make the evening a success!

Today, 35 TCGSAR members took part in our monthly daylong training, with a focus on operating in a semi-urban environmen...
08/22/2026

Today, 35 TCGSAR members took part in our monthly daylong training, with a focus on operating in a semi-urban environment.

Our members had the opportunity to put their knowledge of purposeful wandering theory into practice while learning about the unique challenges and differences involved in conducting a semi-urban search.

We also got some valuable training time with our drones, working in the transition areas where urban streets meet denser treelines. These environments provide an excellent opportunity for our RPAS teams to practice operating around changing terrain and identifying areas of interest from the air.

As always, teams also practiced navigation, search tactics, radio communication, team coordination, and command post setup and operations.

A big thank you to all of our members for giving up their Saturday to continue building their skills and readiness to serve our communities.

And a special thank you to UDeM for providing us with a great place to train today.

Training like this keeps our members ready for the real-world searches we may be called upon to conduct.

Last night 39 TCGSAR members came out for training, and we're proud of the work that got done.The focus was "Activation,...
08/20/2026

Last night 39 TCGSAR members came out for training, and we're proud of the work that got done.

The focus was "Activation," with members stepping up into Field Team Leader roles and Field Team Leaders stepping up into Search Manager roles. Each year, as members progress into new roles and we bring on new members, it's important that we pass on the essentials. We wanted to really dig into how we set up as a team, not just how fast we can get moving but how efficient we are while we do it. That means everything from sign in, to standing up the command post, making sure the generators fire up when we need them, keeping our internet connection solid, having CalTopo ready to go, and getting members prepped for hasty taskings as quickly as possible.

Being ready when the call comes matters. But we want to go further than that. We want to be good at it.

Thank you to everyone who came out and put in the work.

TCGSAR was honoured to return to Maritime Ignite this week, this time to work with the male camp attendees.We kicked thi...
08/19/2026

TCGSAR was honoured to return to Maritime Ignite this week, this time to work with the male camp attendees.

We kicked things off with a Stop the Bleed course, where participants learned and practiced critical bleeding-control skills, including the use of tourniquets, wound-packing gauze, QuikClot and direct pressure.

The group then received a tour of our Command Post and an introduction to how we use our thermal drones, along with an overview of how Search and Rescue operations are conducted here in New Brunswick.

We wrapped up the day with two hours working alongside Ambulance New Brunswick. Two of the TCGSAR members in attendance teaching today are also Paramedics, which allowed the group to practice patient handoffs to ANB paramedics, as well as working with scoop stretchers and other extrication techniques that may be used when operating in the woods during a GSAR response.

It was an excellent day of hands-on learning, teamwork and exposure to different aspects of emergency response and public safety.

We wish all of the Maritime Ignite attendees the very best in whatever first responder, public safety or other careers they choose to pursue. We have no doubt that the skills and experiences they gained this week will serve them well.

Thank you to Maritime Ignite and Ambulance New Brunswick for allowing us to be part of another great week!

Fine we’ll jump on a “Chic” algorithm bandwagon too We’re recruiting. Come join a fun capable team!
08/13/2026

Fine we’ll jump on a “Chic” algorithm bandwagon too

We’re recruiting. Come join a fun capable team!

We'd like to thank Maritime Ignite Fire Academy for inviting Tri County Ground Search & Rescue to spend the afternoon wi...
08/12/2026

We'd like to thank Maritime Ignite Fire Academy for inviting Tri County Ground Search & Rescue to spend the afternoon with the Female Camp participants.

Our own Paramedic, Nick, and EMT, Morissa, had the opportunity to teach a Stop the Bleed course to nine young women, ages 14-18. Together, they learned lifesaving skills including direct pressure, wound packing, and proper application of the CAT-7 tourniquet.

Following the medical training, our Executive Search Manager, Aimee, with assistance from Drone Pilot Cedric, gave the group an inside look at what happens when TCGSAR is activated, how we deploy, how drones are being used and how search and rescue operations are carried out.

We were also fortunate to have Emese, Debb, and Becky on hand throughout the day. As Searchers and Field Team Leaders with TCGSAR, they helped demonstrate the important leadership and operational roles women play within our team.

The afternoon finished with a hands-on rescue equipment session where the campers learned to use our MULE Litter Wheel, scoop stretcher, Stokes basket, and rescue tarp before putting everything together in an extrication scenario.

The girls asked some fantastic questions, and we were happy to help plant the seed of what a career in emergency services can look like. Whether they choose search and rescue, paramedicine, fire, policing, or another path entirely, we wish them nothing but success.

Thank you again to Maritime Ignite for the opportunity. Stay tuned—next week we'll be back with the Male Camp for another great day of training.

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Nous aimerions remercier la Maritime Ignite Fire Academy d'avoir invité Recherche et sauvetage Tri-County à passer l'après-midi avec les participantes du camp féminin.

Notre paramédic, Nick, et notre technicienne d'urgence médicale, Morissa, ont eu l'occasion d'enseigner la formation « Arrêter l’hémorragie » (Stop the Bleed) à neuf jeunes femmes âgées de 14 à 18 ans. Ensemble, elles ont appris des compétences vitales, notamment la pression directe, le tamponnement des plaies et l'application adéquate du garrot CAT-7 approuvé par le CoTCCC.

À la suite de la formation médicale, notre administratrice des opérations de recherche, Aimee, avec l'aide du pilote de drone Cedric, a donné au groupe un aperçu du déroulement des opérations lorsque TCGSAR reçoit un avis d'activation : la façon dont nous nous déployons, la manière dont les drones sont utilisés et la conduite des opérations de recherche et de sauvetage au sol.

Nous avons également eu la chance d'avoir Emese, Debb et Becky à nos côtés tout au long de la journée. En tant que chercheuses et cheffes d'équipe sur le terrain de TCGSAR, elles ont aidé à faire la démonstration des rôles cruciaux de leadership et d'opérations que jouent les femmes au sein de notre équipe.

L'après-midi s'est terminé par une séance d'entraînement pratique avec l'équipement de sauvetage où les participantes ont appris à utiliser notre système de roue de transport MULE, la civière cuillère, la civière panier Stokes et la bâche de sauvetage rapide, avant de tout mettre en pratique dans un scénario de désincarcération et de conditionnement du patient.

Les jeunes filles ont posé d'excellentes questions et nous avons été ravis de contribuer à leur donner une idée de ce à quoi peut ressembler une carrière dans les services d'urgence. Qu'elles choisissent la recherche et le sauvetage, le domaine paramédical, les pompiers, le travail policier ou toute autre voie, nous ne leur souhaitons que du succès.

Merci encore à Maritime Ignite pour cette opportunité. Restez à l'affût : la semaine prochaine, nous serons de retour avec le camp masculin pour une autre excellente journée de formation.

We’re in the middle of summer, so we thought it was a good time to take a step back and give our supporters a look at wh...
08/09/2026

We’re in the middle of summer, so we thought it was a good time to take a step back and give our supporters a look at what actually keeps a volunteer Ground Search & Rescue team going.

People see the lights, trucks, drones, boats and search teams. What they don’t always see is everything that happens before the activation notice ever goes off.

Last year, our members put in over 13,400 volunteer hours. They trained, searched, maintained equipment, raised money, applied for grants, handled repairs and spent countless hours making sure we’re ready when someone needs us.

It costs over $25,000 every year just to keep TCGSAR operational. That’s before we talk about major equipment purchases or trying to stay on the cutting edge of GSAR.

Our members give far more than their time. They loan us their boats, bring their professional skills, use their own equipment, and spend evenings and weekends keeping this team moving. Behind them are families who understand when they leave home in the middle of the night to search for someone they’ve never met.

We’re doing all of this while our response fleet is stored outdoors. It isn’t ideal, but our members continue to find a way to make it work.

We’re a non-profit, volunteer organization, and we rely heavily on our community to keep going.

We are always looking for community sponsors.

Local businesses and organizations can make a real difference through sponsorships, donations, fundraising partnerships, equipment support or other forms of partnership. For us, that support isn’t about making things easier. It helps pay for the basic things that allow our members to show up when someone needs help.

If your business or organization wants to support a local volunteer emergency service and help keep TCGSAR moving forward, we would genuinely love to have a conversation.

And to everyone who has supported us already, thank you. Every dollar, donation, partnership, shared post and hour volunteered helps our members be ready for the next call.

Our members keep showing up. Our community helps make sure they can.

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Nous sommes au milieu de l'été, le moment idéal pour prendre un peu de recul et offrir à nos sympathisants un aperçu de ce qui fait fonctionner une organisation bénévole de recherche et sauvetage au sol.

Les gens voient les gyrophares, les véhicules, les drones, les embarcations et les équipes de recherche sur le terrain. Ce qu'ils ne voient pas toujours, c'est tout ce qui se déroule avant même qu'un avis d'activation ne soit émis.

L'année dernière, nos membres ont accumulé plus de 13 400 heures de bénévolat. Ils se sont entraînés, ont mené des opérations de recherche, entretenu l'équipement, amassé des fonds, soumis des demandes de subventions, géré des réparations et consacré d'innombrables heures à s'assurer que nous sommes prêts lorsque quelqu'un a besoin de nous.

Il en coûte plus de 25 000 $ chaque année simplement pour maintenir TCGSAR opérationnelle. Et cela, c'est avant de parler des achats d'équipements majeurs ou d'essayer de rester à la fine pointe des technologies de recherche et sauvetage.

Nos volontaires donnent bien plus que leur temps. Ils nous prêtent leurs embarcations, apportent leurs compétences professionnelles, utilisent leur propre équipement et consacrent leurs soirs et leurs fins de semaine à faire avancer cette équipe. Derrière eux, il y a des familles qui comprennent lorsqu'ils quittent la maison au milieu de la nuit pour chercher une personne qu'ils n'ont jamais rencontrée.

Nous accomplissons tout cela alors que notre flotte d'intervention est entreposée à l'extérieur. Ce n'est pas idéal, mais nos membres continuent de trouver un moyen d'assurer le fonctionnement des opérations.

En tant qu'organisation bénévole à but non lucratif, nous comptons grandement sur notre communauté pour poursuivre notre mission.

Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de commanditaires communautaires. Les entreprises et organisations locales peuvent faire une réelle différence grâce à des commandites, des dons, des partenariats de levées de fonds, du soutien en matériel ou d'autres formes de partenariat. Pour nous, ce soutien ne vise pas à nous faciliter la tâche ; il aide à payer les éléments de base qui permettent à nos membres d'intervenir lorsque quelqu'un a besoin d'aide.

Si votre entreprise ou organisation souhaite soutenir un service d'urgence bénévole local et aider TCGSAR à aller de l'avant, nous serions ravis de discuter avec vous.

Et à tous ceux qui nous ont déjà soutenus, merci. Chaque dollar, chaque don, chaque partenariat, chaque publication partagée et chaque heure de bénévolat aide nos membres à être prêts pour le prochain appel.

Nos membres répondent présent. Notre communauté veille à ce qu'ils puissent continuer de l'être.

Last night, 40 of our members attended training focused on the theory behind Purposeful Wandering, an important search t...
08/06/2026

Last night, 40 of our members attended training focused on the theory behind Purposeful Wandering, an important search technique used to effectively cover larger areas while maintaining team control and spacing.

Members learned how this technique allows searchers to move through terrain in a controlled meandering pattern while following an assigned bearing, helping identify areas that may be missed during a traditional straight-line search. This method is especially useful when checking complex terrain, natural shelters, thick brush, and other areas where a subject may be located.

This session covered the concepts, planning considerations, and team coordination required to successfully conduct this type of search. On August 22nd, our members will take this knowledge into the field during our daylong training exercise to put these skills into practice.

Continued training and skill development ensure our team is ready to respond when our communities need us most.

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Hier soir, 40 de nos membres ont participé à une formation axée sur la théorie de la recherche au hasard ciblée, une technique de recherche importante utilisée pour couvrir efficacement de plus grandes superficies tout en assurant le contrôle de l'équipe et le respect des espacements.

Les membres ont appris comment cette technique permet aux chercheurs de se déplacer sur le terrain selon un parcours sinueux maîtrisé tout en suivant un azimut donné, ce qui aide à repérer les zones qui pourraient être manquées lors d'une recherche traditionnelle en ligne droite. Cette méthode est particulièrement utile pour vérifier les terrains complexes, les abris naturels, la végétation dense et d'autres zones où un sujet pourrait se trouver.

Cette séance a couvert les concepts, les éléments de planification et la coordination d'équipe requis pour mener à bien ce type de recherche. Le 22 août, nos membres mettront ces connaissances en pratique sur le terrain lors de notre exercice d'entraînement d'une journée complète.

La formation continue et le perfectionnement des compétences garantissent que notre équipe est prête à intervenir lorsque nos communautés en ont le plus besoin.

For the past plus six years, the Air Force Vets Club of Moncton has generously supported TCGSAR  by providing us with mu...
08/01/2026

For the past plus six years, the Air Force Vets Club of Moncton has generously supported TCGSAR by providing us with much-needed office space.

This space has become an essential part of our operations. Without it, much of our equipment/electronics would be stored outside in our response vehicles year-round.

It has also provided us with a place to hold Executive meetings, complete search reports efficiently, plan future initiatives, and host fundraising BBQs, team meals, and many other events that help keep our volunteer organization moving forward.

Last night, during their fundraising BBQ, we had the opportunity to present this challenge coin and display as a small token of our appreciation for everything they do for our team. Their support goes far beyond providing a space. They continue to support veterans, community organizations, and the people of Greater Moncton.

Thank you to the Air Force Vets Club of Moncton for your continued friendship, generosity, and commitment to the community. Partnerships like this help organizations like ours continue to serve when our community needs us most.

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​Depuis plus de six ans, le Air Force Veterans Club de Moncton soutient généreusement Recherche et sauvetage Tri-County (TCGSAR) en nous fournissant des espaces de bureau dont nous avons grandement besoin.

​Cet espace est devenu un élément essentiel de nos opérations. Sans lui, une grande partie de notre équipement et de nos appareils électroniques serait entreposée dehors dans nos véhicules d'intervention tout au long de l'année.

​Il nous offre également un endroit pour tenir les réunions du conseil d'administration, remplir efficacement les rapports de recherche, planifier nos futures initiatives et organiser des barbecues bénéfices, des repas d'équipe et de nombreux autres événements qui permettent à notre organisme bénévole de continuer d'avancer.

​Hier soir, lors de leur barbecue bénéfice, nous avons eu l'occasion de leur remettre cette Pièce commémorative de l'équipe ainsi qu'un présentoir en guise de petit témoignage de notre reconnaissance pour tout ce qu'ils font pour notre équipe. Leur soutien va bien au-delà de la simple mise à disposition d'un local. Ils continuent d'appuyer les vétérans, les organismes communautaires et la population du Grand Moncton.

​Merci au Air Force Veterans Club de Moncton pour votre amitié continue, votre générosité et votre engagement envers la communauté. Des partenariats comme celui-ci permettent à des organismes comme le nôtre de continuer à servir notre collectivité.

While training and search operations are what our members enjoy most, maintaining our equipment is just as important.Our...
07/31/2026

While training and search operations are what our members enjoy most, maintaining our equipment is just as important.

Our Command Post is one of the most valuable assets our team owns and serves as a force multiplier during search operations, providing a central hub for planning, communications, and coordination. After years of fundraising and careful saving to purchase it, protecting that investment is essential.

Recently, one of our members, Brian, dedicated his time to treating and repairing rust on the vehicle, helping extend its service life and ensure it remains ready to respond when needed.

Thank you, Brian, and to our Operations Team for the many hours they put in behind the scenes to keep our vehicles and equipment in top condition. Your hard work ensures we're always ready when the call comes.

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​Bien que l’entraînement et les opérations de recherche soient ce que nos membres préfèrent, l’entretien de notre équipement est tout aussi important.

​Notre poste de commandement est l'un des atouts les plus précieux de notre équipe. Il agit comme un véritable multiplicateur de force lors des opérations de recherche en servant de centre névralgique pour la planification, les communications et la coordination. Après des années de collecte de fonds et d'économies rigoureuses pour l'acquérir, protéger cet investissement est essentiel.

​Récemment, l'un de nos membres, Brian, a consacré de son temps à traiter et réparer la rouille sur le véhicule, ce qui permet de prolonger sa durée de vie et de garantir qu'il reste prêt à intervenir au besoin.

Merci à Brian ainsi qu'à notre équipe des opérations pour les nombreuses heures consacrées dans l'ombre à maintenir nos véhicules et notre équipement en parfait état. Votre travail acharné garantit que nous sommes toujours prêts lorsque nous recevons un appel.

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