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The Canadian
Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) Pacific is a volunteer marine search
and rescue organization that is an integral part of the Canadian
Search and Rescue (SAR) system. Station 60 Comox is one branch
of CCGA-Pacific. The men and women of Station 60 Comox are made
up of dedicated community members who volunteer their time to
be trained in marine SAR and boating safety education in order
to better serve the people of the Comox Valley and save lives
on the water. The CCGA-Pacific and Station 60 Comox’s mission
is to provide a volunteer marine rescue service and to promote
public boating safety education and prevention.
Station 60 Comox’s goals are:
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to save
100 % of lives at risk
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to reduce
the number and severity of SAR incidents
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to promote
marine safety
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to support
the Canadian Coast Guard
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to provide
a humanitarian service
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to maintain
the highest professional standards
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to promote
dedication and pride of membership
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to support
environmental monitoring and the aquaculture industry in Bayne
Sound
Station #60
is always looking for new members who currently have their PCOC
card. Full training is provided in the classroom and on the water.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. For further
information, contact Peter at 250-890-0554 email membership |