Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers meet frequently throughout the year.
One-on-one training is available with Emergency Program Staff upon request.
Current as of April 10, 2026
Multi-Agency Training
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
CANCELLED | |||
| Friday, April 17 – Sunday April 19 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Kamloops | Annual NESST Conference |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Evacuation Exercise |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Emergency Program Appreciation Dinner |
Campbell River ESS
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 11 |
CANCELLED | ||
| Monday, April 27 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Multi-unit Building Pre-Planning w/Mary Catherine & Stephanie |
| Monday, May 25 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Activation Guide and ESS Facility Floorplan Updates |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Emergency Program Appreciation Dinner |
Emotional Support Team
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall | Trauma Informed Lens with Kaitlyn |
| Monday, May 11 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall | Conflict Resolution with Cynthia |
| Monday, June 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall | Introduction to ESS Level 1 |
Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team (CDART)
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
CANCELLED | |||
| Monday, April 20 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall | Evacuation Exercise Debrief |
| Monday, May 11 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Open Conversation |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Emergency Program Appreciation Dinner |
Emergency Communications Team
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Portable antenna and Pactor training outside |
| Tuesday, April 28 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Evacuation Exercise Preparation |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | CRSAR Hall | Evacuation Recording Exercise |
| Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Radio Room Open House |
| Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Radio Room Open House |
| Sunday, May 31 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Various Communities | SRD Community Coast-to-Coast Exercise |
| Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Radio Room Open House |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | CRSAR Hall (261 Larwood Road) | Emergency Program Appreciation Dinner |
Cortes Island Emergency Support Services
- Regular monthly ESS training is on the second Sunday of the month from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Regular monthly CDART training is on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| Date | Time | Location | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 3 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Manson's Firehall | Pet Preparedness with Sarah ESS Household Preparedness with Sarah |
| Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Manson's Firehall | CDART and ESS joint session - Sheep Handling and Evacuation with Autumn |
| Saturday, October 3 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Manson's Firehall | Trauma Informed Lens with Kaitlyn |