January 24, 2012
All you rescue junkies out there will appreciate this video summary of the 2011 International Congress of Mountain Rescue conference hosted last October in Sweden. It is about a half hour long so sit back, relax and enjoy!
IKAR 2011 ÅRE, SWEDEN from topograph media on Vimeo.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and made sure all my goals got met and did so in a fun, friendly manner.
Chad Thomson, Chilliwack
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.
Guidelines for operations in cold water including proper personal protection equipment, considerations for self rescue, as well as information about cold shock and hypothermia. Targeted toward the offshore fishing industry but has some applicability for those working in swiftwater environments as well.
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.
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