BURSTSearch and rescue training and practices is a world-wide effort, and now, a local member is getting to speak on an international stage.
Duane Tresnich, search manager for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR), left for Reykjavík, Iceland on Wednesday, Oct. 14 as he’s been invited to be a guest speaker at the 18th annual Rescue26 International Search and Rescue Conference.
“Duane will speak about the important connection between search and rescue and social media, exploring a topic that increasingly influences public communication and search operations,” reads a COSAR Facebook post. “A 15-year member of COSAR, Duane has spent the past six years as a search manager and has managed more than 325 search and rescue tasks during his volunteer career.”
The annual conference brings together SAR teams from more than 25 different countries to share knowledge, experience, and best practices.
“We are proud to see Duane representing COSAR and Canadian search and rescue on the international stage,” COSAR added. “His experience and dedication reflect the professionalism of our entire volunteer team.”
The conference is taking place from Oct. 16 to 18.