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What is Rovers?

  • Rovers is a section of Scouts-Canada Organization, with members aged 18 and older.
  • The Rover motto is “Service”
  • Each Rover crew performs a community service project.
  • Ours is Search and Rescue
Rovers Search and Rescue

  • Founded in 1972 Originally part of EMO(Emergency Measures Organization)
  • The need arose for more support for EMO
  • The Rovers were recruited and EMO carried out the original training exercises.
  • Completely volunteer & non-profit organization.
  • Comprised of two Rover crews from the Region
    • 6th St. John’s
    • 3rd Wesley
  • Total membership is presently 75 women and men.



    • Primary Mandate

    “The Primary Mandate of the Rovers Ground Search and Rescue is to Provide Auxiliary Support to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) for Ground Search and Rescue Operations and other Emergency Situations”

    What we do

    • Ground search and rescue operations in the Northeast Avalon Region
    • Emergency Response
    • Rescue Training Exercises
    • Various community activities:
      • Security For Area Wide Functions
      • First Aid & Support for Scouting Activities
    • Co-operation is a must on searches
      • RNC
      • RCMP
      • Canadian Coast Guard
      • Fire Department
      • Air Support
     
    Helicopter Rappelling Training
    12/15/2007

    The Rovers are training for helicopter rappelling. Once qualified, they will be able to operate as a team member and perform vertical rescue scenarios, while rappelling from a helicopter. Such skills might be used on the cliffs of the St. Johns coastline. <br> <br> Many thanks to the Emergency Measures Organization, St. Johns Regional Fire Dept and Universal Helicopters for their assistance....
    Rovers GIS Technology Press Release
    6/5/2006

    The Rovers Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to announce the completion of a joint project funded by the City of St. Johns, Emergency Preparedness Canada, the Rovers Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador and ESRI Canada which will further improve the capability of emergency responders in the Province. <br> <br>The project which was funded under the Joint Emergency ...