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Make Life Easier for Canadian SAR Teams

Outdoor safety educator “AdventureSmart” urges Canadians to work together this season and give the search and rescue volunteers of Canada extra support. Get informed and get outdoors!

We rarely head out for an outdoor adventure with the expectation that something will go wrong, and, most times, everything will go right. However, that one time that the unexpected happens…your investment in Trip Safety can mean the difference between a successful outcome and becoming a statistic.

We can help reduce the number and severity of search and rescue incidents by remembering the 3 T’s; Trip Planning, Training and the Ten Essentials. By taking personal responsibility you can alleviate the severity of call outs to SAR groups with simple steps before, during and after your adventure.

Click here for more info on Planning, Gear, Bear Safety, Cougar Safety, Signalling and more. Don’t just do it ... plan it first! 

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Upcoming Dates

Sept 15 & 16

Swiftwater - Operations

Sept 17-21, 2010

Technical Rope Rescue - Technician

Sept 17-19, 2010

Technical Rope Rescue - Operations

Sep 25-27, 2010

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT I)

Sep 28-30, 2010

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT I)

Sep 29 - Oct 1

Swiftwater - Advanced

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I now realize all the risks I've been taking at work ... and I'm definitely going to change the way I do my job.

Steven Miller, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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what’s new?

New Law Supports Search and Rescue Groups

March 25, 2010—The Alberta Legislature passed Bill 6, the Emergency Management Amendment Act 2010, which supports search and rescue groups with liability protection when acting in good faith and enables communities to deliver emergency services regionally.

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.