Aeromedical Evacuation - A Canadian Forces (CF) term meaning the medical evacuation by CF aircraft of service personnel from one facility to another. évacuation aéromédicale
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Aeronautical Incident - A search and rescue incident involving an aircraft. "incident aéronautique"
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Air Controller - The Canadian Forces Officers who work at the Rescue Coordination Centres are referred to as Air Controllers. They are responsible for tasking resources on any air incidents which occur during their shift. They work in conjunction with the duty Marine Controller.
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Aircrew - The Aircrew are the personnel who actually fly and work in the aircraft on a full-time basis. This would include Pilots, Navigators, Flight Engineers, Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) and Loadmasters on the Hercules. Spotters and medical personnel other than the SAR Techs are not considered to be Aircrew."
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Amver - A voluntary global ship reporting system operated by the US Coast Guard to assist with search and rescue
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Assistant Controllers - Personnel, normally SAR Techs and Air Traffic Control Assistants (ATCAs) who assist the Air Controllers at the three rescue centres.
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Aurora - 4 engine, maritime patrol aircraft
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Buffalo - The Buffalo (CC-115) is the twin engine short take off and landing (STOL) airplane used by 442 Squadron in Comox. Like the Labrador, the Buffalo is painted in a high visibility yellow with red trim paint scheme. Although it has been retired by other units across Canada, its unparalleled maneuverability and slow flying speed make it ideally suited for mountain flying operations. It has a large ramp which enables the SAR Techs to parachute or to drop large equipment loads. 442 Squadron has six Buffalo. They are scheduled for replacement by Hercules transports once the Labradors have been replaced. The Buffalo crew consists of two Pilots, one Navigator, one Flight Engineer and two Search and Rescue Technicians.
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Canadian Coast Guard - Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) is a nonprofit organisation and a registered charity made up of volunteer resources throughout Canada. The CCGA has been in existence since 1978 and provides assistance to the Coast Guard and the National Defense with search and rescue and safe boating programs.
Category: - SAR (Search and Rescue)