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Bush Search and Rescue Victoria

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria

Volunteer search and rescue in Victorian bush and alpine regions

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      • The beginning of the Police Search and Rescue Squad – a BSAR perspective
      • The beginning of BSAR
      • Snow girl search – August 1953
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Awards

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria and its members have received the following awards for contributions to search and rescue operations.

Bob Wood OAM

2018 Order of Australia Medal to Bob Wood

BSAR receives Police Commendation 11 Nov 2017

2017 Police Divisional Commendation, Eastern Region

2017 Emergency Services Medal to John Retchford

2015 Emergency Services Medal to Field Organiser Duncan Brookes

2013 Bushwalking Victoria Awars to BSAR members

2013 Bushwalking Victoria Distinguished Service Awards for BSAR members

2010 Emergency Services Medal to Field Organiser Rik Head

2005 National Bravery Award to members of the Birkebeiner Ski Club

1989 Victoria Police Chief Commissioner’s Certificate to BSAR

1988 Order of Australia Medal to Stuart Brookes

 

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Bushwalking Manual

The Bushwalking Manual provides guidelines and information for safe and enjoyable community-based bushwalking across Australia. Published by Bushwalking Victoria.

Emergency Management Victioria

BSAR and its parent organisation Bushwalking Victoria acknowledge Emergency Management Victoria for contributing to the cost of safety clothing and search equipment.

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