Woodfibre LNG has provided $25,000 to Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 4 in Squamish to support new equipment and training resources for its volunteer crews.
According to the news release issued by Woodfibre LNG, the contribution is the largest donation received by RCMSAR in Squamish and has helped fund a Raymarine Cyclone radar system for navigation in limited visibility, specialized Manta SAR helmets, a vacuum spine board for stabilizing and transporting injured patients, and a rescue mannequin for training scenarios.
“Support like this makes a significant difference for a volunteer station like ours,” said Rob Walter, station leader and coxswain. “The $25,000 contribution from Woodfibre LNG has allowed us to invest in equipment that directly supports the safety and readiness of our crew.”
Woodfibre LNG has supported RCMSAR Station 4 for the past 10 years. The volunteer-run station serves Squamish and Howe Sound, with volunteers contributing upwards of 200 hours each year to training and maintaining skills needed to respond to marine emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“Marine safety is important to everyone who lives, works and spends time on Howe Sound,” said Luke Schauerte, CEO of Woodfibre LNG. “We’re proud to support the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue’s Station 4 volunteers who dedicate their time to helping others on the water.”
According to the news release, Woodfibre LNG has contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations in Squamish and the Sea to Sky region since construction started in 2023.
