Links
Colleagues and contacts around the world.
Smithers, BC
Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue - Ground, cliff, technical rope, mountain, swiftwater, and avalanche rescue capability with helicopter operations as required.
Smithers Volunteer Fire Department - Town of Smithers fire protection services.
Smithers Guesthouse - A family-run guesthouse steps from Smithers’ alpine downtown. Free wireless internet, common kitchen, private or dorm accomodation, reasonable rates. Breakfast on request.
Stork Nest Inn - Cozy bed & breakfast style inn, offering reasonable rates including free full breakfast, steps from Smithers’s picturesque Main Street.
Northern Sun Tours: Outdoor Recreation & Education - Smithers-based paddling instruction and tour operator, also wilderness first aid courses.
British Columbia
Provincial Emergency Program - British Columbia’s emergency reponse and coordination agency.
BC Search and Rescue Association - The administrative body responsible for coordination of services for British Columbia’s volunteer Search and Rescue teams.
Justice Institute of BC - Innovative education and training for those who make communities safe.
Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC - A forum for the exchange of ideas and educational information relative to the Fire Service of British Columbia
BC Fire Training Officer’s Association - Dedicated to gathering information on training standards and providing this information to fire departments so they may effectively and safely train their members.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society offering support and funding for emergency preparedness for First Nation’s communities.
Kindred Spirit Kayaking - Vancouver Island based whitewater and ocean kayaking company providing instruction, tours and equipment rentals. Also a dealer for Jackson Kayaks.
Liquid Lifestyles - An outdoor adventure company offering kayaking, rafting, and mountain biking instruction and trips.
Canada
www.wearalifejacket.com - A Canadian website with tons of valuable information about PFDs. How to choose one, how to wear one, and what can happen if you don’t.
North Water - North Water designs and builds swiftwater rescue and paddle sport products to promote safety, comfort and organization.
Carleton Rescue Equipment Supplying technical rescue equipment for high angle rescue, rope work access, fall protection, industrial safety, medical & first aid, water & ice rescue and confined space.
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Leadership and representation for the Canadian Fire Service on public safety issues.
WAVE - Western Adventure Education - Alberta-based outdoor adventure, wilderness first aid and provider of Rescue 3 swiftwater, ice and technical rope courses. Instructional programs for all ages.
Wilderness Medical Associates - Providing wilderness first aid training across Canada.
WFR Wholesale Fire and Rescue Ltd. - Specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of fire and rescue equipment, including MARSARS, in Canada.
Mustang Survival Corporation - Committed to the manufacturing and distribution of life support (rescue) equipment throughout Canada and the USA.
USA
Rescue 3 International - The global leader in technical rescue equipment and training on land, on water and in the air.
National Fire Protection Agency - Developer of the 1760 and 1006 standards for technical rescue incidents which has become the global standard for swiftwater, ice and rope rescue.
NRS (National River Supply) - Retailer of excellent technical gear for swiftwater including drysuits, helmets, PFDs and rescue gear.
WaveTrek Rescue - Washington’s Regional Training Centre for Rescue 3 International. Specializing in swiftwater, technical rope and technical animal rescue.
Sierra Rescue - Regional Training Center for Rescue 3 International in the Western US (California, Colorado, Idaho)
Elite Swiftwater Institute - Eastern US-based provider of Rescue 3 swiftwater and rope rescue courses. Great source for industry news, gear reviews, tips and tricks.
CFS Press - A small publishing house owned by renowned swiftwater and flood expert Slim Ray. Many articles and books authored by Slim are available through this site.
California Whitewater Rafting - California Rafting Information
Animated Knots by Grog - A wonderful, visual reference for learning to tie knots critical to rescue disciplines.
International
Rescue 3 UK - Rescue 3 International programs delivered at the National Whitewater Centre in Wales.
Centro Canoa Rafting et Hydrospeed Marmore - Italy’s Rescue 3 provider of swiftwater rescue training and river adventures.
