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Ice rescue courses now posted!

October 14, 2011

We’ve just posted our initial lineup of ice rescue courses for December. Courses listed for BC, Alberta, Yukon and Ontario with more to come!

There is no such thing as safe ice! Know how to spot the hazards, work and travel safely on surface ice, and how to rescue yourself and others if you do break through.

Our two-day ice rescue technician course is perfect for first responders who may face a callout on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers or even pack ice. However, it’s also ideal for resource management personnel, industrial workers, or anyone traveling on ice roads. It’s also critical info for snowmobilers, ice fisherman and skiers who play on the ice.

Check out our online schedule for course dates and locations near you, or contact us to find out how easy it is to set up a course for your own group, on dates and in a location of your choice.

And watch for more dates in January, February and March to be posted in the next few days.

Courses

Schedule

Upcoming Dates

May 24-25, 2012

Wilderness First Aid

May 25-27, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

June 1-3, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

See full schedule

The instructor was very knowledgeable and made sure all my goals got met and did so in a fun, friendly manner.

Chad Thomson, Chilliwack

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resources

What responsibility do I have to provide training for those I supervise?

Employers, managers and supervisors have a personal responsibility defined under federal and provincial legislation to provide a safe working environment for those under their supervision. This responsibility moves all the way up the chain of command but starts at the “ground floor”, with anyone who has others under their direct supervision. In addition, employees have their own set of responsibilities and are required to follow the safety requirements established for their workplace, but this article focusses on the legal responsibilities of anyone who is responsible for the supervision of others.

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.