In Search of Recognition by Jim McAllister
Summary: In Search of Recognition: The Story of Search and Rescue in British Columbia by Jim McAllister explores the history and evolution of volunteer search and rescue efforts in the province. Drawing on over 45 years of personal experience, McAllister highlights the dedication, challenges, and accomplishments of SAR volunteers. The book offers firsthand accounts and insights into how training, funding, and collaboration shaped this essential service.
Quote: “Search and rescue is not about glory—it’s about grit, teamwork, and the unwavering belief that every life is worth fighting for.” — In Search of Recognition by Jim McAllister
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In Search of Recognition: The Story of Search and Rescue in British Columbia By Jim McAllister
Published by Tellwell Talent on March 31, 2025
Genres: Non-fiction, Self-help
Formats: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 361
In Search of The Story of Search and Rescue in British Columbia provides background on why and how organized volunteer search and rescue became a reality in the province, and how search and rescue evolved over many years to meet the increasing demands of finding lost people and rescuing those injured outdoors.
The primary focus of the thousands of volunteers is to save the lives of persons lost or injured outdoors; training and fundraising for equipment and other costs also require time and energy.
Through personal involvement and references, the author provides insights into how funding and other support for the volunteer service was achieved, through government, responsible agencies, organizations and individuals working together to find ways to assist those who strive "so others may live."
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Excerpt from In Search of Recognition
As long as people have lived together, there has been some form of search and rescue. Family and community members would go looking for someone overdue from a hunting/gathering trip. A community member would be lost or injured in the backcountry, and the local sheriff would form a posse to search for and rescue the individual. Mariners would respond to sinkings and vessels in distress to save lives, long before maritime laws required such. With the advent of flight, pilots would keep their eyes open for missing persons or aircraft, and respond to pick up and transport injured people as the fastest way to get them to medical attention.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Jim McAllister has been involved in search and rescue for over 45 years, starting as a volunteer member in the Rocky Mountains in 1977 with Golden and District SAR and then Cranbrook SAR. He became the SAR specialist for the Province of B.C. in 2002. In 2008, Jim retired from the provincial government as a director with Emergency Management British Columbia and became a volunteer director for special projects with the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association. Jim has been involved with many major projects: the establishment of Avalanche Canada, the updating of volunteer reimbursement rates, the establishment of health and safety guidelines, the formation of a joint health and safety committee, Swiftwater Rescue standards, sustainable funding for search and rescue and the establishment of the British Columbia Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial. Jim wrote a book on the last project, titled A Monument to Remember, and one on incidents, titled One Week in August: Stories from Search and Rescue in British Columbia.About Jim McAllister
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nice cover
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This sounds like an interesting book.
There are so many unsung heroes involved in Search and Rescue.
That is so true!
Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂
The book sounds very interesting. Thanks!
Sounds like a great read.
Thank you so much for featuring IN SEARCH OF RECOGNITION today.