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I was recently in to speak with my local recruiter and I received some confusing information regarding the DE program. I recall earlier in this forum it was confirmed there is a selection course run annually, however with the trade's numbers now close to full, the number of candidates who are...

So I just spoke with a local recruiter here in NS and she informed me that in the 2 1/2 years she's been recruiting she has yet to see any openings in the SAR Tech trade and they have not put through any applications. I thought that there was annual selection? With de and component transfer...

I had heard some rumors that the direct entry candidate program that started a few years ago was part of a trial and that the trial period may be coming to an end. Anyone hear anything like this or have any inside info on this front? I am hoping that direct entry candidates will still be able...

I found this information on the new SAR Tech PT test: 1) Treadmill Rucksack. Scored by max time. - wearing a 25 kg ruck (Arcteryx Bora 80) - 6 min warmup on treadmill - 15 min @ 3.5mph and 8% grad - speed and grad increased (not sure how fast) - go to fail. 2) Rope climb. Pass/Fail - 2 x 6m...

To those on this forum that have gone through the process, what would be a good time to work towards for the swim portion of the fit test.  I know the requirement is under 20mins, but I want a competitive time rather than just meeting min req. Thanks

Thanks alot robm105 and congrats on the offer. There was a post a while back (page 8 i think) about the actual life of a fully trained SAR Tech.  "As a SAR Operator - I can address your one question about the shifts that we pull.  SAR is a 24/7 operation.  We maintain a quick response posture...

A few more questions to add to the ever expanding SAR Tech thread 1. Can anyone provide any suggestions for preparing for the physical and/or mental aspect of prelim.  I understand the fit test and what is required for that and therefore training in swimming, running etc is needed.  Over and...

Ok thanks for the information.  So since the swim is in a pool, do they allow for the short pause between laps where one would touch the wall, turn and kick off, or should I train to flip over in the water and just kick off the wall at the end of a lap. I know this seems to be a very specific...

A quick question regarding the swim portion of the fit test. The requirement states that the candidate must "complete a 675 metre continuous swim in 20 minutes or less".  Is this done in a 25m pool (i.e. 27 laps) or is it held outside?  If the swim test is done in a pool, how do they define...

Thanks very much for the reply. When you say "I imagine that if you were recruiting SAR, you would do the same during the application process, which takes a while, so if you are serious, start it before you finish PCP. Then during selection, you will be tested with thew "full blown" SAR Tech...

Oh, sorry for the confusion.  I do understand that the "PCP" may be named different in different provinces (and may take longer to obtain), I simply referenced it as PCP as that is what it is called in NS where I am and that's how they refer to it in the SAR tech documentation I have read. In...

Thanks kj_gully for the confirmation and sorry if I had missed it in an earlier post. So I have read multiple sources on the procedure/time line that is taken from start to finish for a direct entry candidate and I have found differing descriptions. For example, if I were wanting to become a...

Awesome.  Thanks for the information/guidance. How often (once stationed) are SAR techs transferred to another base?  Is it a set amount of time or is it sort of as needed?

Just to confirm (as I thought I may have read otherwise somewhere else), civilian direct entry candidates must have basic paramedic certification prior to applying and this cannot be waived? Also, would it be better to focus more on the medical side of things or the survival/diving/para etc...

Oh ok.  Thank you for the clarification. So is there a selection process each year or is it only as needed?

Thanks very much for the suggestions. I was a very active athletic person throughout my life, however in university I got a little out of shape but am not hitting the gym and pool almost daily.  I am definitely willing to spend money as I know the type of things you mentioned I am passionate...

I'm looking for a little help.  I have read the posts in the SAR Tech thread and gathered some info but am looking for a bit more. After research into the occupation, I have recently decided that the SAR tech occupation is exactly what I am looking for in a career.  That being said, I plan on...