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Hope Search and Rescue Volunteer Awarded for 40 Years of Service
Barry Gannon was recognized for nearly 40 years of volunteer search and rescue work and leadership in British Columbia, officials said.
- On Monday, Nov 9, Barry Gannon, search manager for Hope Search and Rescue, received the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award in Edmonton, honoring 40 years of service.
- Gannon joined Hope SAR in 1986 following a road accident near the Lake of the Woods that prompted him to volunteer after witnessing the emergency response.
- Leading responses to major emergencies including the 1996 Christmas blizzard and 2021 atmospheric river events, Gannon manages 30 to 40 people while emphasizing that patience is essential when saving lives.
- Currently serving as president, Gannon plans to seek another two-year term in the upcoming election to rebuild the team and pass his knowledge to new volunteers.
- Viewing search and rescue as a calling that "just gets in your blood," Gannon plans to continue volunteering for the foreseeable future while ensuring crew safety remains paramount.
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