Who we are
We are Saskatchewan’s dedicated amphibious response provider. We assist First Responders and critical infrastructure, by providing specialist equipment, and staff to deal with some of the most challenging situations. We are called in to action when First Responders require amphibious capabilities.
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Responding to Emergencies and Mobilization
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
ARSU1 is activated through our mutual aid partnership with the Fort Qu'Appelle Fire Department.
Other First Responder agencies (regional or provincial) may also contact us to provide assistance in the form of mutual aid.
ARSU1 will self activate and provide assistance to a person(s) if:
- The unit is on scene where an incident is taking place;
- We are notified directly by a member of the public that someone is in distress and requires assistance;
- We have the ability and capability to initiate the rescue or response safely.
What we do
Response
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Response to Search and Rescue call outs in the Calling Lakes Region - Echo Valley Saskatchewan and beyond where amphibious capabilities are required.
The ARSU1’s roles include:
- Search-Rescue-Recovery
- Flood Response
- Ice Rescue
- Environmental Response
We assist First Responders and critical infrastructure, by providing specialist equipmen
Response to Search and Rescue call outs in the Calling Lakes Region - Echo Valley Saskatchewan and beyond where amphibious capabilities are required.
The ARSU1’s roles include:
- Search-Rescue-Recovery
- Flood Response
- Ice Rescue
- Environmental Response
We assist First Responders and critical infrastructure, by providing specialist equipment, and staff to deal with some of the most challenging situations on land, water and ice. We are called in to action when First Responders require amphibious capabilities or have exhausted their resources.
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Above and beyond challenging situations ARSU1 reaches out to our communities by providing information on water and ice safety to better the lives of others through prevention. Since forming our unit, we have attracted thousands of people at public events. Through our community engagement, we help to prevent injury and loss of lives for t
Above and beyond challenging situations ARSU1 reaches out to our communities by providing information on water and ice safety to better the lives of others through prevention. Since forming our unit, we have attracted thousands of people at public events. Through our community engagement, we help to prevent injury and loss of lives for those who work and play around water and ice.
We believe that every ice and water injury or death is preventable.
ARSU1 is certified by the Transport Canada Office of Boating Safety to conduct free pleasure craft safety checks.
These courtesy checks will help you make sure that you have all the required safety equipment on board.
Capabilities
Boating, Water and Ice Safety
Capabilities
In order to maintain the highest possible level of proficiency, we devote a great deal of time to training. This enables us to be prepared for challenging environments and to complete our missions successfully.
Our members are qualified in various water and ice rescue related disciplines.
At present the following disciplines make up our un
In order to maintain the highest possible level of proficiency, we devote a great deal of time to training. This enables us to be prepared for challenging environments and to complete our missions successfully.
Our members are qualified in various water and ice rescue related disciplines.
At present the following disciplines make up our unit:
- Water Rescue and Respose
- Hovercraft Operations
- Ice Rescue and Response
- Swift and Flood Water Response
- Rescue Dive Team
Our unit is a specialized resource for the Fort Qu'Appelle Fire Department and other First Responder Agencies.