Title:
CAN-TF1: Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) and all hazards emergency response team.
Agreement Value:
$1,643,800.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
To help maintain the capabilities of Canada’s HUSAR Task Forces, this project will support the continued classification maintenance of Canada Task Force–1 (CAN-TF1), based in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a heavy urban search and rescue and all-hazards response team. CAN-TF1 will achieve this by maintaining required skill sets; obtaining and maintaining essential equipment and facilities; completing the training requirements of the Task Force’s 12 special teams; participating in a full-scale deployment exercise; and attending monthly meetings with PS and other Task Forces. These efforts will ensure the Task Force is effectively equipped to respond to disasters, increase interoperability between HUSAR teams, and improve capabilities for efficient, effective, and coordinated emergency response.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
The project's expected outcome is ensuring HUSAR Task Forces are effectively equipped to respond to disasters. This project will focus on maintaining a strong and deployable team structure, comprehensive training for all twelve special teams, and enhanced Incident Management Team capabilities. It will also improve air deployment systems, update technical search equipment, and ensure personal protective gear meets national standards. Infrastructure upgrades will enhance member safety, while tools, vehicles, and equipment will be optimized for efficient operations.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5Y 1V4
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q3-00022
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
The purpose of this amendment is to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $1,548,000.00 to $1,643,800.00.
Amendment Date
Nov 3, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
City of Vancouver
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Granville
Federal Riding Number:
59038
Program:
(HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
Program Purpose:
Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) is the most technically specialized form of USAR. HUSAR Task Forces are interdisciplinary teams comprised of specialists from across the emergency response spectrum. Capabilities include search and rescue, communications, logistics, emergency medical assistance, technical and canine search, and structural assessment. The HUSAR program supports Canada's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue capacity by strengthening the abilities of six urban search and rescue Task Forces across Canada.