EDS at Search and Rescue Alberta<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFrom March 21-23, The Salvation Army\u2019s Alberta EDS team participated in a mock emergency exercise held by Search and Rescue Alberta (SARA) in Cochrane. The exercise simulated an approaching wildfire near Cochrane and involved approximately 200 SARA members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIt allows us to bring our volunteers, even if they\u2019re newbies, and get the training and see how they are,\u201d explained Major Ben Lippers. \u201cIt hones the people\u2019s skill, and you cook for more than just your family at home. This allows individuals to decide if they like the work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
When natural disasters strike, EDS is on-site to provide those affected and first responders with food, water, and spiritual care. The training exercise allowed the crew to test their procedures and equipment to ensure they\u2019re ready to deploy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nEDS team training at Pine Lake camp<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/image.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nEDS Specialists at Pine Lake camp for training<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EDS specialist\u2019s in the Prairies and Northern Territories division also came together at Pine Lake camp in Alberta to attend a two-day training session on April 25-26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe had the Territorial Headquarters EDS trainer in to instruct us in teaching styles and reviewing updated courses,\u201d Major Ben Lippers said. \u201cThen we practiced pulling and backing up new equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another important aspect of EDS is the volunteers and training. The EDS specialists around the division learned how to recruit and keep them engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nEDS at GRIP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/image-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Salvation Army\u2019s EDS team kicked off Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5- 11) at Get Ready in the Park at The Edmonton Expo Center on May 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was a great way for the public to get a firsthand look at the equipment EDS uses on the scene of a disaster. Individuals and families had a chance to walk through the mobile kitchens, examine the equipment, and ask questions about how the team makes their presence felt on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On display for The Salvation Army were two Community Response Units (CRU) and a modified trailer that the crew can use for sleeping when necessary. One of the CRUs is capable of producing 1500 meals a day, while the bigger of the two allows the EDS team to produce a staggering 4500 meals each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional help is also on the way for EDS. Last year, the team had to drive two hours to and from site to serve meals to first responders due to limited accommodations in the area. However, all the money raised at the 2024 Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic<\/a> is going towards purchasing a Rapid Response Bunk House & Tow Vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new additions will ensure EDS can respond fast and start helping affected areas as quickly as possible. Immediate access to clean, private quarters, bathrooms, and showers on a mission will cut travel times and let them focus on effectively serving those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nHow to get involved<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt allows us to bring our volunteers, even if they\u2019re newbies, and get the training and see how they are,\u201d explained Major Ben Lippers. \u201cIt hones the people\u2019s skill, and you cook for more than just your family at home. This allows individuals to decide if they like the work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
When natural disasters strike, EDS is on-site to provide those affected and first responders with food, water, and spiritual care. The training exercise allowed the crew to test their procedures and equipment to ensure they\u2019re ready to deploy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nEDS team training at Pine Lake camp<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nEDS Specialists at Pine Lake camp for training<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EDS specialist\u2019s in the Prairies and Northern Territories division also came together at Pine Lake camp in Alberta to attend a two-day training session on April 25-26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe had the Territorial Headquarters EDS trainer in to instruct us in teaching styles and reviewing updated courses,\u201d Major Ben Lippers said. \u201cThen we practiced pulling and backing up new equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another important aspect of EDS is the volunteers and training. The EDS specialists around the division learned how to recruit and keep them engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nEDS at GRIP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Salvation Army\u2019s EDS team kicked off Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5- 11) at Get Ready in the Park at The Edmonton Expo Center on May 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was a great way for the public to get a firsthand look at the equipment EDS uses on the scene of a disaster. Individuals and families had a chance to walk through the mobile kitchens, examine the equipment, and ask questions about how the team makes their presence felt on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On display for The Salvation Army were two Community Response Units (CRU) and a modified trailer that the crew can use for sleeping when necessary. One of the CRUs is capable of producing 1500 meals a day, while the bigger of the two allows the EDS team to produce a staggering 4500 meals each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional help is also on the way for EDS. Last year, the team had to drive two hours to and from site to serve meals to first responders due to limited accommodations in the area. However, all the money raised at the 2024 Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic<\/a> is going towards purchasing a Rapid Response Bunk House & Tow Vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new additions will ensure EDS can respond fast and start helping affected areas as quickly as possible. Immediate access to clean, private quarters, bathrooms, and showers on a mission will cut travel times and let them focus on effectively serving those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/h4>\n\n\n\nHow to get involved<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EDS Specialists at Pine Lake camp for training<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EDS specialist\u2019s in the Prairies and Northern Territories division also came together at Pine Lake camp in Alberta to attend a two-day training session on April 25-26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe had the Territorial Headquarters EDS trainer in to instruct us in teaching styles and reviewing updated courses,\u201d Major Ben Lippers said. \u201cThen we practiced pulling and backing up new equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another important aspect of EDS is the volunteers and training. The EDS specialists around the division learned how to recruit and keep them engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Salvation Army\u2019s EDS team kicked off Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5- 11) at Get Ready in the Park at The Edmonton Expo Center on May 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event was a great way for the public to get a firsthand look at the equipment EDS uses on the scene of a disaster. Individuals and families had a chance to walk through the mobile kitchens, examine the equipment, and ask questions about how the team makes their presence felt on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On display for The Salvation Army were two Community Response Units (CRU) and a modified trailer that the crew can use for sleeping when necessary. One of the CRUs is capable of producing 1500 meals a day, while the bigger of the two allows the EDS team to produce a staggering 4500 meals each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional help is also on the way for EDS. Last year, the team had to drive two hours to and from site to serve meals to first responders due to limited accommodations in the area. However, all the money raised at the 2024 Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic<\/a> is going towards purchasing a Rapid Response Bunk House & Tow Vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new additions will ensure EDS can respond fast and start helping affected areas as quickly as possible. Immediate access to clean, private quarters, bathrooms, and showers on a mission will cut travel times and let them focus on effectively serving those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
EDS at GRIP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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How to get involved<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n