CASARA (Civil Air Search and Rescue Association)

CASARA is a Canada-wide volunteer aviation association dedicated to providing air search support services for downed aircraft, humanitarian efforts, and promotes Canada’s Search and Rescue Program across Canada. Our volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist in providing air search assistance to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). When lives are in danger, CASARA volunteers are ready, willing and able to provide assistance. No matter what the challenge, over 1,800 volunteers nationwide are called upon to search for individuals who are lost or in distress. CASARA has been the umbrella organization for independent provincial and regional groups since 1986. CASARA operates in all 10 provinces and 3 territories with certified pilots, navigators and spotters.