Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association

$1,195,395.00 CAD

≈ 15 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Public Safety Canada
Program
(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2022-2023
Agreement period
June 13, 2022 – March 31, 2025
Reference
ps-sp:088-2022-2023-Q1-00017

Published purpose

Th goal of this project is to acquire seven Human External Cargo (HEC) Boost systems to be utilized by certified GSAR teams within the NLSARA. Boost utilizes a static line attached to a helicopter to transport human cargo beneath the helicopter. Funding of this project will allow Helicopter Rescue teams to reactivate and provide life saving resources to the people of NL while reducing rescue times and promoting safety.

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