VSI brings a combined 50 years of professional expertise to the field of avalanche hazard recognition, forecasting, mitigation and rescue.
Awareness & Rescue Training
Our seasoned Avalanche Instructors can deliver recognized Canadian Avalanche Association training syllabus. Our students learn about the latest safety and rescue techniques and equipment. They are trained in First Responder and Group Rescue from basic to advanced levels. Training can also be customized to meet your specific needs. The areas of industry and recreation that have participated and benefited from our Basic and Advanced Awareness Courses
and Rescue Courses are:
• transport industry
• remote mountainous terrain operations
• recreational skiers/snowboarders
• snowmobilers
Avalanche Rescue Services VSI can assemble a rescue team that is specific to your remote operational needs. Each technician or team brings a variety of specialization and certifications to the job. Different combinations of certifications and skills among team members can be arranged to match your rescue and evacuation needs.
Skills and Certifications
• Medical- BLS to ALS
• Avalanche Technician(s)- Canadian Avalanche Association www.avalanche.ca Level I or II
• Avalanche Rescue Dog(s) and Handler(s)- Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)
• Mountain Guide(s) Ð Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) www.acmg.ca
• Helicopter External Transport System Rescue Technicians (HETS)