Kirby Johnnie, Tl’azt’en Nation Fisheries Department

Testimonials

Thanks for a great experience! Craig is an excellent instructor, with a very pleasant, humorous, and professional delivery. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to any like group.

Graeme - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue

I felt like I was being set-up to succeed and encouraged through stuff that I found difficult.

Natasha Audy, Okanagan Nation Alliance

Fantastic course! Fun and informative ... if school was like this, I'd be a doctor!

Nicholas Carroll, Whitehorse Fire Department

Covered topics not taught by other agencies in a clear, competent manner.

Anthony Toriglia - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue - Parksville, BC

GREAT COURSE! GREAT INSTRUCTOR! BEST COURSE WE'VE EVER TAKEN! BEST INSTRUCTION!

Lee Clandinin, Grande Prairie Fire Department

Craig was very attentive to the various skill levels and confidence levels of each of the participants. He is a great "coach" and was able to get me to really reach my goals and potential.

Susan Thompson, Arrowsmith Search & Rescue

Very professional, safety oriented and relevant to my field of work.

Greg Kruger, Conservation Officer, Kelowna

Thanks! What a fantastic course!

Ashley McCrae, Fisheries and Oceans, Prince Rupert

I felt very safe while in the water and swimming because the instructors were very knowledgeable, experienced and encouraging.

Vanessa Beerda, University of Calgary - Outdoor Leadership Program

Craig was a fantastic instructor and ensured the course was run safely and addressed specific concerns we had about safety in the course and in the field. Thanks!

Judith Eigenbrod, Rescan Environmental

I thought it was a great course. Really enjoyed it -- fun and great knowledge to have.

Lee Boyd, Fisheries and Oceans

Although I was the only one from a firefighting discipline limitless time was spent making the points relative to my discipline. (public course, Parksville, BC)

Craig Colegrave - Bentley Fire Department - Bentley, AB

I learned much more than I expected. (The instructor) was dynamic and well informed and the content was realistic - not rigid and dogmatic. The simulations were creative.... giving real-life examples and (a) context for the theory.

Scott Wood - Recreation Services Seneca College

I have NEVER attended such a well done course (Incident of Flood Management).

Jani Drew, Regional District of Nanaimo

Wouldn’t you know it, last night at midnight we had a jumper off the bridge. The boy’s had him in the boat within minutes. Thanks to the training you provided us with, the call was very successful [7 hours after his department completed a Motorized Swiftwater Boat Operator course.]

Jason Milne, Captain, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue

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

From now on I will be recommending other organizations about the great courses you have available, and I will be in touch for future training opportunities for our fisheries crew.

Kirby Johnnie, Tl’azt’en Nation Fisheries Department

Loved the course.... hands on stuff is excellent for learning this material. Really appreciate willingness to answer questions.

Ryan Cox - Sustainable Resource Development - Edson, AB

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

Chad Thomson, Chilliwack

Very good training and very applicable to my job.

Cheryl Podemski, Fisheries and Oceans, Winnipeg

Did not just teach book skills, related practical knowledge and used common sense in instruction - FANTASTIC!

Scott Driver, Cranbrook Fire Department

Your expertise and knowledge is enviable and your straight forward approach was refreshing and professional.

Steve Amazzal, Comox Valley Search & Rescue

It was so great that you were able to provide ice rescue training geared towards the work we do. In the past, our training has not been able to accomodate for our working environment. Great job!

Manitoba Hydro

A "must-have" for all expedition leaders and participants.

Brad Hubley - Royal Ontario Museum

After attending the course personally, I have to say that you guys did a great job. Kevin was very professional and courteous, and myself and the guides all learned a lot. Perhaps most importantly, I think we all gained a lot of confidence about how to approach cold water scenarios and rescue situations. Again, well done.

Chad Black, Operations Manager, Nicolas Dean Lodge (Terrace, BC)

Your program exceeded my highest expectations. I sincerely hope that we never have to use the information you taught us; however, I do know that if we ever have to, it will be well done, thanks to your excellent program.

Dave Moore - Program Advisor - Toronto Board of Education

The course was a great success and we look forward to working with you guys in the future.

Darren Saare, Alberni Valley Rescue Squad

Excellent practical skills. Location with varying thickness of ice out to open water.

Dan McLaren - Bentley Fire Department

Wilderness Medical Associates, Canada gave us the training that we require to work in a wilderness setting. The instruction was beyond our expectations and presented in a very professional manner.

Paul Olshefsky - Public Safety Specialist - Gros Morne Park

Did not just teach book skills, related practical knowledge and used common sense in instruction - FANTASTIC!

Scott Driver, Cranbrook Fire Department

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

Samantha Kelly, Ministry of Environment, Kamloops

The swiftwater rescue course taught by Craig was excellent. He is a superb instructor -- very professional and also keeping it very fun. All my guys left very confident and happy.

Jeff Hein, Chief, Extension Fire Department

Best course I have ever taken! Thanks Ron!

Brad Charlton, Fluor Emergency Response Team

Thanks for a great course! The instructor did a fantastic job - his approach was practical, he was obviously experienced and kept the pace moving along while allowing for plenty of practice time.

Fiona Dercole - North Vancouver - Public Safety

A number of my past students have taken your SRT 1 course and they all rave about how good it was! I was very impressed with the whole thing - teacher, gear, course materials. Tim really made an effort to make the course suit our needs and answered all our questions.

Rena Vanenbos, School of Renewable Resources, Selkirk College

The Basic First Responder (Awareness) course got rave reviews!

Barb Blushke, Captain, Vancouver Police Marine Unit

I've taken both the ice rescue and motorized boat handling and both courses have contributed to working safer in unsafe conditions.

Nathan Lambkin, Manitoba Hydro