Technical Rescue Academy
Overview
Our Technical Rescue Academy brings together a series of courses – taught by top instructors – specifically designed for fire fighters, search & rescue volunteers, and industrial ERT personnel. Whether you are hoping to gain employment in the emergency response field, or you’re a seasoned veteran – you’re sure to find a course that will expand your operational range.
Courses in this year’s academy include:
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced – Water
- Technical Rope Rescue Operator
- Technical Rope Rescue Technician
This year’s academy is an all-in event hosted at Strathcona Park Lodge.
SPL’s off the grid wilderness retreat and multi-sport haven boasts 160-acres of secluded waterfront, beaches, hiking trails and activity-based infrastructure, all nestled on the shores of Upper Campbell Lake. River training days will take place in Campbell River or Gold River (30 minutes from lodge). Rope days will take place on-site at one of three bluffs, all within 15 minutes walking distance of the Lodge.
Registration includes a single person booking in one of SPL’s shared cabins, and all meals prepared by Strathcona Park Lodge using locally sourced, organic where possible, and in-season ingredients.
“You can always be assured that your meal has been made with the environment and your well-being in mind,” say the folks at the lodge. “Our kitchen is nut-free, with options for gluten-free and vegan diets. Our chef makes the daily menu to fuel you on your day’s adventure. Bring your appetite!”
Technical Rescue Academy Course Details
- Dates
October 14th – 28th
- Duration
Technial Rope Rescue Operator = 5 days
Technical Rope Rescue Technician = 4 days
Swiftwater Technician Level 1 = 3 days
Swiftwater Technician Advance – Water -= 3 days
Total = 15 days of training
- Format
Classroom and field
- Participants
Technial Rope Rescue Operator = minimum 10 / maximum 12
Technical Rope Rescue Technician = minimum 6 / maximum 8
Swiftwater Technician Level 1 = minimum 10 / maximum 12
Swiftwater Technician Advance – Water -= minimum 10 / maximum 12
- Prerequisites
Technial Rope Rescue Operator
- 18+ years of age
- In good physical condition
Technical Rope Rescue Technician
- 18+ years of age
- In good physical condition
- Technical Rope Rescue Operator
Swiftwater Technician Level 1
- 18+ years of age
- In good physical condition
- Strong swimming ability
Swiftwater Technician Advance – Water
- Current SRT1 certification
- 18+ years of age
- In good physical condition
- Strong swimming ability in Class II-III water
- 2023 Price
Accommodation / Food (3 meals/day)
Head on over to https://strathconaparklodge.com/stay/guest/ to book your accommodation.
- Use code “Raven20” by April 1st to receive 20% discount on rooms / meals
- Use code “Raven10” by August 15th to receive 10% discount on rooms / meals
- Any accommodation booked after August 16th will be booked at full retail value
Courses
- Technial Rope Rescue Operator = $815
- Technical Rope Rescue Technician = $895
- Swiftwater Technician Level 1 = $525
- Swiftwater Technician Advance – Water = $610
*When booking 2 or more course you will get a 15% discount on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th course. Discounts on recerts will not be further applied to the existing 15%.
Price also includes:
- PFD, helmet and harness rental
- Raven swag bundle (T-shirt, trucker’s hat and buff)
- Course texts (see “Takeaways & Documentation”)
Please note:
- Drysuit rental is not included. See “Required Equipment”
- Transportation to and from river sites is not included
- Required Equipment
Required gear that is included in your course fee
- Full body harness (Type III or V)
- Rescue helmet
- Water helmet
- Personal flotation device (Type III or V)
Other required rope gear
- Sturdy boots (tactical boots or hiking boots are fine, steel toes not required)
- Pants made of durable material
- Gloves with leather palms (work gloves are fine)
Other required water gear
- Drysuit or wetsuit*
- Neoprene gloves
- Neoprene footwear with good walking soles, wading boots, or running shoes
- Flashlight or headlamp
- 3-4 cyalume “light sticks”
- Layers of wool or fleece clothing for under the drysuit/wetsuit, including sweater, pants and socks
- Takeaways & Documentation
- Swiftwater Field Guide
- Rope Field Guide
- Personalized skill sheets signed by the instructor
- Registration of training record in Rescue 3’s international database
- Certificate of completion
- Rescue 3 ID card
How To Book
Fill out the form below or give us a call toll free at (800) 880-0287