What do we actually do?
Ground search, rope rescue, swiftwater, and why your neighbours volunteer their weekends for it.
Join the team
Pick your path — gsar, ropes, swiftwater, and much more. We'll tell you what it takes.
Someone is lost or hurt?
Call 911. That's it. Don't wait. Don't search alone. Don't feel bad about calling.
Call 911
Fund the gear, fund the training
Every dollar goes to equipment, courses, and keeping 35 volunteers ready to move at 2 AM.
Curious or need non-emergency help?
LSAR is a non-profit society with more than 30 members. We train for ground search, rope rescue, and swiftwater response.
We also offer the AdventureSmart program to help people make safer choices before heading outdoors.
Non-emergency requests and public education inquiries can be sent to lsar@ladysmithsearchandrescue.com.