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Who We AreThe Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, or CASARA, is a Canada-wide volunteer aviation association dedicated to the promotion of Aviation Safety, and to the provision of air search support services to the National Search and Rescue Program.Membership is open to aircraft owners and pilots, as well as to those who wish to receive training as spotters and navigators. Members receive training in fields such as aviation safety, meteorology, survival awareness search techniques and procedures. In April 1986 CASARA incorporated independent provincial and regional groups that were formed before to form a National Organization. Presently, CASARA operates in all thirteen (13) provinces and territories and has access to approximately 375 aircraft and has 2596 certified pilots, navigators and spotters to fill the positions of crewmember. Yearly, CASARA volunteers devote over 188,000 hours to help in the aid of others. MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) is to support Canada’s Search and Rescue (SAR) program and to promote aviation safety.VISION STATEMENTThe Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) will continue to evolve and support the Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aviation Safety Programs through leadership, continuous training of its volunteers and education of the general aviation community. |
News and EventsSigning of Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)A Positive Step ForwardThe signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between CASARA Ontario and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) took... (Read Entire Story) SAREX 2009The Canadian Military National SAREX was held between 20 – 26 September in Gander, NL. Canadian teams from Search and Rescue squadrons across...(Read Entire Story) National Policy Manual AmendmentsBe advised that the National Policy Manual has been amended. Amended policies are as follows:G - 010 - List of Effective Pages G - 030 -... (Read Entire Story) 
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