Volunteer Rescuers

Our more than 800 volunteer rescuers are divided into 65 units located along the waterways. Every year, they perform about 500 search and rescue operations. The volunteer rescuers of CCGA(Q) are men and women you can count on!

• They are volunteers who put their skills, equipment, and time into service to their community.

• They are navigators, specially trained in maritime search and rescue under strict national standards.

• They are leading collaborators of the Canadian Coast Guard.

• They are members of your community, already in place and ready to respond quickly.

• They are reliable partners in the field of nautical safety.

• They are committed citizens that work with your municipality to optimize nautical safety.

To become a member of the CCGA(Q), you must first meet certain criteria including good physical and mental fitness, a good sense of responsibility, availability, and the ability to work as a team. The successful candidates will receive training that will be regularly maintained by theoretical courses and practical exercises