About Us
Central Okanagan Search & Rescue Society is a professional volunteer organization serving the Okanagan for over 50 years. It serves the same area as Kelowna, Westbank & Lake Country RCMP Detachments along with supporting other Emergency and Search & Rescue Groups around the Province when required."
With the generous help of the City of Kelowna and the Central Okanagan Regional District COSAR currently uses the old Ellison Fire Hall to store its vehicles and equipment. All members of COSAR are professional Volunteers. They give up hundreds of hours each year and must purchase all of their own gear. It goes without saying that the cause is worthy and the need is urgent. Search & Rescue members are deeply dedicated people. Each rescue mission is dependent upon a quick response to calls for help, a trained crew, careful strategy, and rapid access to equipment. COSAR is responsible for ground and inland water Search & Rescue operations under the guidance of the RCMP.
