Testimonials
GREAT COURSE! GREAT INSTRUCTOR! BEST COURSE WE'VE EVER TAKEN! BEST INSTRUCTION!
Lee Clandinin, Grande Prairie Fire Department
The course was awesome! Really helpful in exploring the rescue options in the case of an ice emergency.
Tobi Siedmann, Silver Star Fire Rescue
The instructor really did a great job and made the course (Technical Rope Rescue - Operations Level) very enjoyable. Just from the one course I can see you have a great company and I would recommend your courses to anyone.
Frank Cyra-Korsgaard - Kimberley Fire 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
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
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
The Basic First Responder (Awareness) course got rave reviews!
Barb Blushke, Captain, Vancouver Police Marine Unit
I thought it was a great course. Really enjoyed it -- fun and great knowledge to have.
Lee Boyd, Fisheries and Oceans
Covered topics not taught by other agencies in a clear, competent manner.
Anthony Toriglia - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue - Parksville, BC
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 National Park, Newfoundland
I am [now] considering taking another course (one level up) - the Wilderness First Responder course. Thanks for letting me be a part of the course. I feel like I really learned a lot.
Teacher, Fraser Cascade Mountain School
Did not just teach book skills, related practical knowledge and used common sense in instruction - FANTASTIC!
Scott Driver, Cranbrook 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 good training and very applicable to my job.
Cheryl Podemski, Fisheries and Oceans, Winnipeg
Very professional, safety oriented and relevant to my field of work.
Greg Kruger, Conservation Officer, Kelowna
The course was a great success and we look forward to working with you guys in the future.
Darren Saare, Alberni Valley Rescue Squad
I had lots of previous experience, but still learned a lot!
Rik Aikman, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario
The Flood Management course has increased my ability to respond to a critical situation, but it has also helped me to anticipate what will be required BEFORE the situation happens.
Ron Alton, President, Prince George SAR
I have NEVER attended such a well done course! (Management of Water and Flood Incidents)
Jani Drew, Emergency Coordinator, Regional District of Nanaimo,
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
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
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
Fantastic course! Fun and informative ... if school was like this, I'd be a doctor!
Nicholas Carroll, Whitehorse Fire Department
Raven Rescue exceeded my expectations in all ways. I will choose this company again whenever possible.
Brendan Brown, AMEC
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
Your expertise and knowledge is enviable and your straight forward approach was refreshing and professional.
Steve Amazzal, Comox Valley Search & Rescue
Best course I have ever taken! Thanks Ron!
Brad Charlton, Fluor Emergency Response Team
I have taken 3 [Raven Rescue] courses - all 3 were excellent and all 3 instructors were superb.
Kurt Fink, Captain, Grovedale Fire Rescue
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
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
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
The instructor was very knowledgable, likeable and efficient. He didn't leave anyone behind.
Christopher Herodier, Hydro Quebec
I felt like I was being set-up to succeed and encouraged through stuff that I found difficult.
Natasha Audy, Okanagan Nation Alliance
I am more than happy with this course. I would take it over again in a heartbeat. I learned so much in those 3 days and I believe the instructor was very good at what he does and an effective teacher.
Wilderness First Aid Participant, Fraser Cascade Mountain School
Thanks! What a fantastic course!
Ashley McCrae, Fisheries and Oceans, Prince Rupert
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)
The instructor was very knowledgeable and made sure all my goals got met and did so in a fun, friendly manner.
Chad Thomson, Chilliwack
A "must-have" for all expedition leaders and participants.
Brad Hubley - Royal Ontario Museum
Best course I have ever taken!
Jason Langman, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue
Excellent practical skills. Location with varying thickness of ice out to open water.
Dan McLaren - Bentley Fire Department
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
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
The instructor really demonstrated how [the subject] applied to our work.
Stacey Nurse, DFO, Nova Scotia
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
The instructor repeatedly emphasized how the course related to my field of work. This was much appreciated!
Samantha Kelly, Ministry of Environment, Kamloops
