Volunteer Emergency Services
Search & Rescue
When requested, volunteer Search and Rescue teams are available to support Ground Search and Rescue activities throughout the Peace Region. All members receive search training with some trained in specialized disciplines including Rope Rescue, Tracking and Swiftwater and Ice Rescue and HETS.
South Peace Emergency Response Team
Practices: 7:00 pm to 9:00 on designated Mondays
Contact: Kerry Clark, President
For more information: Tel: 250 219-2715 or Kerry Clark
North Peace Search & RescueRegular Practices: 7:00 - 9:00 pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
Rope Practices: 7:00 to 9:0 pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Contact: Shelley McPhee, Search Manager
For more information: (250)793-0109c, (250) 787-1925h, (250) 262-3471w or soffizier@shaw.ca
Chetwynd Search & RescuePractices: 7:00 to 9:00 pm on designated Wednesdays
Contact: Don Wheeler, Search Manager
For more information: Tel: 250 788-3211 (SAR Hall) or 250 788-9138 (Don Wheeler) or chetwyndsar@gmail.com
Emergency Social Services
Emergency Social Services (ESS) provides short-term assistance to British Columbians who are forced to leave their homes because of fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. This assistance includes food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification.
Peace River Regional District ESS / Dawson Creek ESS
Meets: 7:00-8:00 pm on the second Thursday of each month
Contact: Trish Morgan, Community Services Coordinator
For volunteer information: Tel: 250 784-3209 or trish.morgan@prrd.bc.ca
Tumbler Ridge ESS
Meets: 6:00-7:00 pm on the first Monday of each month in room 1 at the Community Centre
Contact: Elaine Cooper, ESS Director
For volunteer information: 250 257-0073 (24hr) or 250 242-3939 or acollison@dtr.ca
Hudson's Hope ESS
Meets: 4:30 on the 1st Thursday of each month at the District Office
Contact: Chief Alan Stebbing, Manager of Protective & Inspection Services
For volunteer information: Tel: 250 783-9901 or alan@hudsonshope.ca
Fire Protection
For information on volunteer fire fighting check our Fire Protection page.