Courses

Schedule

Upcoming Dates

Feb 13-15, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

Feb 13-15, 2011

Swiftwater - Operations

Feb 14-16, 2012

Ice Rescue - Technician

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Technical Rescue Academy

Join us for a unique series of technical rescue courses ... all in one place.  ... at a BIG discount!

Sept. 3 – Oct. 4, 2012
Squamish, BC

Never before have so many top instructors come together in Canada to teach this many technical rescue courses in one place. No matter your level of experience, you will find a variety of courses that challenge and inspire.

  • 4 Core Courses including EMR, Swiftwater Rescue and Technical Rope Rescue
  • 4 Electives including Rescue from Vehicles in Water and Confined Space Awareness
  • Optional ProBoard Evaluations in Swiftwater and Technical Rope
  • Equipment Demo Day and Steak Barbeque

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The instructor repeatedly emphasized how the course related to my field of work. This was much appreciated!

Samantha Kelly, Ministry of Environment, Kamloops

BLOG: The Raven Speaks

What basic equipment do I need to be able to perform a safe and effective surface ice rescue?

February 1, 2012

This is one of the questions our instructors get all the time from our students.  As such we thought we might write something up to be used as a reference and help point you in the right direction.

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resources

Car in the Water

By Slim Ray, CFS Press

“Oh, God, this car is floating now. I’m going to get off the phone. This car is floating.” With that, Orlando Hudson, a 27-year-old carpenter, clicked off his mobile telephone and disappeared into the rising waters of Brush Creek.

our approach

We believe training should be tailored to the specific needs of each client. While we teach all the skills and knowledge necessary for certification, we approach a course for emergency personnel in an entirely different manner than one for resource managers or outdoor guides.