Consulting

Site Safety Assessment

We offer evaluation of work sites and procedures in order to avoid injuries and fatalities among those working in and around moving water. Clients include fire departments, municipalities, bridge and road building crews, forestry, fisheries, and hatchery personnel, adventure tourism operations, sporting events, and movie productions. Our goal is to ensure clients are compliant with or above the standard-of-care. Please contact us for more information.

Special Event Safety & Support Services

Our expertise with moving water and high angle or technical rope scenarios, combined with strict attention to safety and a "can-do" attitude makes Raven Rescue the natural choice for a variety of projects. Clients include the film industry, event management companies and private corporations. Please contact us for more information.

Flood Management

Raven Rescue has extensive experience in pre-planning for flood scenarios in given geographical regions, as well as on-site flood management, river safety, river rescue, and evacuation during actual high water incidents. We regularly work with the Provincial Emergency Program for BC, municipalities, police departments, fire departments, emergency response, and SAR groups. Please contact us for more information.

Search and Rescue Coordination

Raven Rescue offers assistance in planning and conducting safe searches on rivers (up to Class V) and other bodies of water. We have extensive experience working in cooperation with ground and aerial searches, and as backup for dive rescue teams. Please contact us for more information.

Whitewater Trip Safety

Raven Rescue provides assistance to those planning whitewater trips and expeditions including pre-planning, equipment identification and low-to-high risk assessment. Please contact us for more information.

Search & Recovery

In the case of a drowning in moving water, the body recovery rate is only 30%. In many cases, this leads to secondary fatalities when family or friends attempt recovery on their own. Raven Rescue has the skill and experience to deal with these complex situations. Initially, we determine if a body recovery is a viable option, and if it is, we have one of the highest chances of recovery in the industry. In addition, we are experienced in critical stress debrief and are committed to operating in a professional yet compassionate manner. Please contact us for more information.

Expert Testimony

Owner and head instructor Walter Bucher is among the most senior people dealing with moving water in North America. Years of swiftwater rescue instruction, coordination of water-based search and rescue, river running, and managing flood situations gives him one of the most experienced and credible perspectives in the industry. In addition, Walter Bucher is a Swiftwater Instructor Trainer - the highest level of certification in swiftwater rescue, and oversees operations in Western Canada for Rescue 3, the world leader in swiftwater rescue instruction. Walter Bucher is articulate, concise and professional. He has a demonstrated ability to work effectively with legal teams and coroner services. Please contact us for more information.