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Operational Communications

Operational Communications The Operational Communications Plan will provide HWF Responders with a reliable communications infrastructure 24/7, ensuring accountability, enhancing safety and real time information exchange, wherever they are deployed in Canada. HWF...

Training

Training HWF Responders The SARVAC HWF Training Strategy and Program join forces to comprehensively equip Canadian SAR volunteers and humanitarian workers with the skills required for effective crisis management during natural disasters, emergency incidents and...

Responses to Callout Surveys

Responses to Callout Surveys Provincial & Territorial, Local, Indigenous Authorities Having Jurisdiction SARVAC is using ArcGIS for HWF callouts. Please select your local GSAS Association for callout information. HWF National Response Dashboard Alberta Survey...

Authorities Having Jurisdiction

LOGIN About Governance Indigenous Peoples Advisory Circle Operations Operations Overview Standard Operating Procedures Mission Ready Groups Logistics Communications Equipment Responder Support Resources Caring Mental Wellness Program Training Indigenous Resources...

Operations

Operations Overview SARVAC’s HWF Program effectively assembles its trained volunteers into an organized structure to provide direct support to an emergency response on the ground. The National SAR Operations Concept (NSOC) provides a timeline approach (with directives...

Equipment

Equipment HWF Responders will be provided with communications, navigation, first aid, SAR Ready Kits, PPE and incident specific equipment for each deployment. Every emergency incident will be unique and will therefore demand a customized HWF response by SARVAC. This...