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Final Check

Final Check

Checking the gear and equipment before the SAREX (Search and Rescue Exercise) gets underway. You're only as good as your training and equipment.
Final Check
Joint Training 2016

Joint Training 2016

Many SAR units came to Belleville for Joint Canadian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary training exercises and testing. It was a first for this taking place in Belleville, and units from the Arctic, Maritimes and many other regions were our guests.
Joint Training 2016
Having Fun

Having Fun

Just because we're serious about training...doesn't mean we don't have to enjoy it. Good times on the Bay.
Having Fun
Soft Touch

Soft Touch

Paul bringing her in nice and easy on a tow call.
Soft Touch
Here's the Scenario

Here's the Scenario

Discussing various techniques and approaches to carrying out the rescue
Here's the Scenario
Phase Training

Phase Training

We are continually training on the water and in class year round. Our Phase Courses are modeled on Canadian Coast Guard standards and practices.
Phase Training
Debriefing

Debriefing

The crew discussing how training went, and how we can constantly improve our effectiveness.
Debriefing
Spring is Here

Spring is Here

Love that first day of the year on the water...winter is always too long. First day on water 2016...testing and sea trials on our vessels.
Spring is Here
Joint Training 2016

Joint Training 2016

Blasting off from Meyers Pier to start the search and rescue exercise.
Joint Training 2016
Man Overboard

Man Overboard

We practice the man overboard drills regularly to keep us on our game and the community safe!
Man Overboard
Partners

Partners

We respect and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity we have to work with local O.P.P. Fire and local police detachments on training and emergency calls.
Partners
Teamwork

Teamwork

Always a great day when we get to train with our local OPP Marine Units. We are proud to serve along side of these dedicated officers to save lives and serve the community
Teamwork
Service

Service

We are proud to train and work with local Police and Fire departments. Many hands (or vessels) make light work!
Service
Nice Throw

Nice Throw

Practicing heaving the throw bag with the police during joint training.
Nice Throw
Location...location

Location...location

We train on and employ sophisticated navigation, sonar, radar and GPS equipment to get to the call quickly and safely to save lives.
Location...location
Helm Time

Helm Time

Heading out to do some more drills....again. Practice makes perfect!
Helm Time
Next....

Next....

SAR Techs on board the Sutcliffe preparing for the next exercise.
Next....
Easy Does It

Easy Does It

Never gets old watching the SAR TECHS deploy onto our vessel...so cool!
Easy Does It
Helo Incoming

Helo Incoming

Always love the sound of that bird approaching.
Helo Incoming
Ready to Deploy

Ready to Deploy

We are honored to work with 424 Rescue Squadron as one of their training assets and partners in search and rescue.
Ready to Deploy
Copy That

Copy That

SARtechs doing a final radio check with the Griffen prior to divers splashing down
Copy That