Search and Rescue Manitoba Volunteer Association

Welcome to the Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) Volunteer Association. The Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) Volunteer Association was established by Search and Rescue Manitoba members in an effort to gap the needs between Search and Rescue Manitoba and the volunteers who support them.

In Manitoba search and rescue has received much support and has become a common interest amongst multiple groups and agencies within the province. With such vast groups having one common interest it became necessary to establish SARMAN VA in order to support Manitoba’s largest support group, the volunteer.

Throughout the years the volunteers have transformed from a virtually untrained group into a highly trained and dedicated volunteer network which is represented by Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) Volunteer Association. This Association opens the line of communication and support between the presiding Search and Rescue Manitoba Inc. to the different agencies, organizations and interested parties on events and training.

The Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) Volunteer Association members are supported by their local police. In addition to the police support the rural fire service share training opportunities for advance rescue training and rescue equipment. Local emergency medical responders, provincial agencies such as Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Conservation and numerous community and private organizations also support the Manitoba Search and Rescue response. Because of this partnership Search and Rescue Manitoba Volunteer Association members provide their own personal equipment but normally are not required to fund raise for additional equipment. The concept of not duplicating resources, equipment and facilities required for emergency response is unique to Manitoba which makes our hybrid Fire Service/Community Volunteer structure one of the most efficient in Canada.

To continue learning about the history of search and rescue in Manitoba please click here.

The Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN) Volunteer Association does not solicit for funding. If you receive a telephone call asking for a donation, it is not from an active SARMAN member. Inquiries regarding donations should be forwarded via email address found within this site.