Wilderness First Responder - 80 HR
White Water Rescue
Level 1 & 2
All certifications listed here are current and up to date, certification number available upon request
Certifications
This is a comprehensive, professional level training program suitable for those who take on a leadership role in the back country. It is the “industry standard” for professional responders
IRATA LVL 2
This is a rope access technician who is able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3
Learn to move around and read the river, perform self-rescues, and carry out effective rescues with limited resources when river running
SPRAT LVL 2
This course teaches workers how to safely access structures using two-rope systems, as well as advanced techniques of structural progression and rescue
Intermediate Tandem Moving Water Canoe Skills
Leadership Camping Skills
The Intermediate Tandem Moving Water Canoeing is an intermediate level course. The focus of this course is on canoe stability, using water features, and paddling techniques for navigating Class II waters
This course is an intermediate/advanced camping program for those leading groups of adults or children as a formal leader want to develop their camping leadership and group management skills
BCCR Rescue Responder
The Alberta/BC Cave Rescue Service (ABCCRS) is recognized by the Province of BC as the lead organization in cave rescue, providing specialized personnel and equipment for cave rescue emergencies on callout by the RCMP, BC Ambulance Service or the Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Emergency Coordination Centre.
Ground Searcher GIS 100
Learn wilderness, urban and evidence search techniques. Learn how to assist, stabilize and secure the subject for transport. I worked closely with a local college to teach their pilots how to survive a night crashed in the winter with very little resources with a real 24 hour skills test
Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. I also have completed my deep and night/ limited visibility specializations within SSI.
Ice Safety and Rescue (ISR)
Ice safety training and certification. You'll gain knowledge and learn how to access ice conditions - so you can make good decisions and work safely on ice surface. You'll also get hands- on practice and experience with both self-rescue and rescuing others who fall t through the ice.