Established in 1987 by the Bucks County Council Emergency Planning Officer, BSAR provides a pool of volunteers, trained in emergency procedures and First Aid, ready to assist the full time emergency services in the event of a major incident.
BSAR also regularly assist Thames Valley Police with missing person searches, ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
 | Missing Woman, BrackleyWednesday June 11th Members of BSAR, Midshires Search & Rescue, and Berkshire Search & Rescue Dogs were called by Thames Valley Police to help search for a missing woman on a large country estate near Brackley on the Northants/Oxfordshire border. An initial search had been carried out by estate staff, family, police... more |
Wendover AlertFriday June 27th BSAR were placed on standby for a missing 65 year old female and her dog. She was safely found in Great Missenden before the call went live. |
Scafell Pike Remains Elusive In Summer GalesSaturday June 21st Eleven walkers from BSAR set out on Saturday to climb Scafell Pike via Sca Fell. Although the weather was initially good, it began to rain just before the ascent to Sca Fell. As the team climbed the scree to the summit of Sca Fell, the Lake District wind and rain grew slowly worse. On reaching... more |
Red AlertMonday June 16th BSAR we put on red alert at 1215 for a 75 year old missing person reported missing in Oxford. A standown was received following the person being subsequently found in London. |
1st Holmer Green ScoutsThursday June 5th 3 members from BSAR gave a talk to the 1st Holmer Green Scouts this evening. The talk included the roles of BSAR and the equipment we use, together with a general talk about water safety awareness. |