Raven
3064 Highway 16 V0J 2N0 Smithers, BC, Canada

The staff and instructors at RavenRSM want to wish you a happy and prosperous New Years. All the best in 2021.The staff and instructors at RavenRSM want to wish you a happy and prosperous New Years. All the best in 2021.

Do you know how to manage the forces when using a tripod? Check out this video from our friends at CMC rescue. #raventraining. #ravenrsm

Attention Shoppers! Raven has some amazing deals on equipment, just for you! https://ravenrescue.com/equipment/category/specials

Just in time for the Holidays! Everyone is very excited about the arrival of the 23 m Craft Rescue Rope by WWTc: https://ravenrescue.com/equip/detail/WWTc-Craft-Rescue-Rope

It's Training Tuesday! Did you know that Raven Rescue has an Annual Training Maintenance Program? See how this could help with your organizations training schedule: https://raven-safety.com/programs/annual-maintenance #RavenSafety

What will 2021 bring to the rescue world? Petzl is releasing their very own line of high efficiency swivel pulleys with sealed ball bearings. Designed for maximum simplicity in setting hauling or load deviation or tyroleans and with a swivel that will accept up to three carabiners, rope or webbing, the Spin can be opened even when attached to an anchor to load ropes from 7mm 13mm. ... Building rescue systems requires focus. The Petzl Spin includes a red indicator on the side plate for positive visual confirmation that the triple action side plate is opened or closed. Available as a single or double pulley with lower becket, the Spin efficiency is rated at a whopping 95% and comes in at only 290g/480g for the single and double respectively. That’s all pretty cool, but wasn’t enough for Petzl. The Spin is also available with a one-way directional sheave on the Spin L1D. Mark your calendars - the Spin will be availble in spring of 2021! Get yours first at Raven Rescue: https://ravenrescue.com/equipment/category/rope-equipment

Too early.... ? Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is........ Sincerely, Everyone... Check out our equipment page for all the gear for your Christmas wish list. From dry suits to throw ropes to carabiners to flashlights to harness and first aid kits we have the gear you need to keep you safe in 2021.

Couple shots from our day at Raven. From an Ice rescue course in Smithers, BC to a confined space standby job in Whitehorse, Yukon. How was your day? #ravenrsm #raventraining #ravenstandby #icerescue #confinedspace

With winter here grab yourself and your team a few ready heat blankets to add to your first aid or survival kit. All Ready-Heat Blankets using panel technology come individually sealed in an oxygen free protective poly-bag. When the poly-bag is opened, the blanket's heating elements react with the oxygen in the atmosphere and generate heat. The heat generated will provide sufficient warmth and comfort to the user for up to 8 hours. #ravengear #ravenrsm #ravenmedical

The latest Raven Gear guide has dropped. Check it out.... #ravenrsm #ravengear #raventraining

Raven have some exciting news. Raven Medical is branching out into Manitoba. The following courses have be posted to our training calendar : WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid - 40 hr course) - Jan 23-26... WFR (Wilderness First Responder) Bridge/Recert - March 5-8. Both courses are listed for Winnipeg. * Note: We are currently monitoring the pandemic restrictions for each province and courses will only run if restrictions are lifted.

Ice Rescue, Water Rescue and Advanced First Aid courses are all on the schedule in the coming weeks. Training Maintenance: The skills you learn during your course are only as valuable as your ability to recall and utilize them when the need arises in the field. Regular practice is a key part of competence, and best practices dictate a minimum of annual practice. In addition, many standards (NFPA 1006, CSA, ANSI, etc...) recommend training, but not recertification, at least... yearly. To ensure you meet best practices between your course and your recertification (usually three years) we offer two different forms of training maintenance that can be taken advantage of on an annual basis. Contact us today to register for a course, or learn more about how to maintain your certification and skill. #ravenrescue

Looking to source new equipment? Or upgrade your gear cache? Raven is your source for Technical Rescue Equipment. See why more and more rescue agencies are being outfitted by the rescue experts at Raven Rescue. #ravenrescue

We love helping rescue teams refresh, hone and develop new rescue skills. These skill help them provide a high level of quality service and response to their community. Members from the Whitehorse Fire Department are training this week in confined space technical rescue. #ravenrsm #raventraining

Fall restraint, or fall arrest? OHS guidelines state that a fall restraint system must limit access to an edge and a Fall arrest system must be used anytime a fall distance greater than 30cm may occur. Raven Safety has the tools and to help assess your work site, and train your workers for safe working at heights. ... #RavenSafety

The Master List of Rescue Things To Do With A 5 Metre Piece of Webbing Webbing consistently proves itself to be one of the most versitile pieces of kit out there. With so many uses, and at such a low price point, its place in your rescue equipment cache is beyond question.... #ravenrescue

COVID-19 Backcountry Risk Assessment Tool One side effect of the pandemic is that more people are heading into the backcountry. Backcountry travel is a great way to enjoy nature and regain a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, COVID-19 can travel with you into the backcountry. This means you need to take some simple steps to keep safe, even when hitting the trail. ... The attached check list is a starting point to get you thinking about COVID-19 related risks. When using this assessment tool, keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers. Rather, the goal of the tool is to get you thinking about the risks involved during your time in the backcountry. It is up to you to accept the risk, or plan on how to minimize it. #ravenmedical

Can you identify a confined space? means an area, other than an underground mine, that - is enclosed or partially enclosed, - is not designed or intended for human occupancy,... - has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that may complicate the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response services, and - is large enough and so configured that a worker could enter to perform assigned work Above definition from Yukon workers Compensation Health and Safety board. Know your local territorial or provincial regulations. #ravenrsm #RavenSafety #raventraining

More teams and individuals are moving to the Clutch as a decent control device and repel device. Check out CMCs Clutch Application Series to learn more about the Clutch and its use. #raventraining #ravenrsm

Do you make the most of your crews tail gate meeting? Tailgate meetings are ubiquitous in the world of safety and rescue. We participate without batting an eye, and can fill out familiar paperwork flawlessly, even if were half asleep. But heres the rub: this paperwork could save your skin, and it will likely be on a random day for an unexpected reason.... Follow the link below to find out what the critical building blocks of a tailgate meeting are. #ravenrsm #raventraining #Ravensafety

Check out our blog post of 35 and counting....things you can do with 5 meters of webbing. What do you use your webbing for? #ravenrsm #raventraining

Your complex problem is our next challenge! Even if your circumstance is out of the box... even if your workplace is remote, and your environment and objectives are complex, Raven Safety wants to tackle your project. Contact us to learn more about how we can meet your needs.... #RavenSafety

Looking for field guides or rescue resources? Raven Rescue Safety Medical has a full line of user-friendly and field expedient guides and manuals for a wide range of technical rescue disciplines. #RavenMedical... See More

We love teaching people and passing on information that will make them and their team safer in the outdoors. Thanks to Raven instructor Michael Nev for delivering another great course.

Happy September! Take advantage of our fall clearance sale, on selected rescue equipment:

Train your own rescue team, or hire Raven Standby Rescue Technicians? We often get phone calls from industry clients weighing their options - they have a project coming up on their schedule, and they need to decide how to meet their safety needs. Should they train a few of their personnel to a technician level, kit them out with rescue gear, and meet their own safety needs in-house? Or should they bring in a trained, equipped and insured rescue team to provide standby serv...ices while their own personnel focus on the work at hand? Raven Rescue can help make these critical decisions for your work place or industry. #RavenRescue

@petzl has developed a ton of useful reference material on their site. #ravenrsm #raventraining

Get out our training calendar. We have course running across the country. From rope to swift water to wilderness medical. Grab your spot before the course is full. #ravenrsm #ravenmedical #raventraining

There are a lot of acronyms used in wilderness medical. Can you remember them all? Download our handy list to refresh your memory. #ravenrsm #ravenmedical #raventraining

Whats your fall protection device of choice? We love the Petzl ASAP LOCK. Pair it with the Petzl ASAPSORBER AXESS and you are set for fall protection at your work site. We have the Petzl ASAP LOCK and ASAPSORBER AXESS now in stock. Call to get yours. #ravenrsm #ravenrescue #raventraining

The CLUTCH in a new size and new color!! Look out for the Red 13mm (1/2 inch) CLUTCH, in the near future, on your next training course. Cant wait that long? Give our gear guy Ian a call to place an order for yours today!!! #ravenrsm #raventraining

Raven Instructor Chad Guenter is working with Graymont employees to hone their technical rope rescue skills this week. #ravenrsm #raventraining #ravenrope Photo credit and thanks to @Mike Halprin for the shots

High River Fire Department working on their Swiftwater skill with Raven instructor Travis Finlayson. Throw rope and contact swims are essential skill for any Swiftwater rescue personnel. #raventraining #ravenrescue

Learn more about the amazing team that works behind the scenes to make Raven Rescue Safety Medical Canadas Leading provider of technical rescue training, equipment and services. #RavenRescue #RavenSafety #RavenMedical

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) In depth. The main focus of this more advanced wilderness first aid course is the prolonged care and stabilization of patients in an austere environment until a rescue team or additional resources can be obtained to help with evacuation to a medical facility. See our course calendar for courses happening soon in Ontario, and across Canada. ... #RavenMedical

Structural Assessment Criteria for Tower Climbers Maybe your fire department has a mutual aid agreement to provide rescue services for a tower in your callout zone, or perhaps youre a tower technician tasked with installing and maintaining wireless communications systems. No matter what brings you to tower work, pre-climb safety considerations are the foundation of any successful climb.... Read more about tower climbing criteria in our Rescue Blog: #RavenRescue

Find how Raven RSM can make your workplace safer. Here are of our 4 safety programs designed for Industry: 1. Safety Assessments Drawing from the latest research in the industry, our hazard assessments distill your day-to-day work into a clear list of items requiring further action. ... 2. Safe work procedures We develop dovetailed procedures that bring safety effectively to the feet on the ground. We can work with your existing health and safety program... or build new procedures from the ground up. 3. Rescue plans Apply appropriate and cost-effective rescue techniques in your workplace to ensure your workers are prepared for any eventuality. 4. Safety programs Let a Raven Safety expert tackle your comprehensive safety program needs by integrating existing documentation or starting at square one. #RavenSafety

** Upcoming Course Alert** For anyone playing or working in the outdoors, Wilderness First Aid Skills are essential! Wilderness Advanced First Aid Aug 27 - 30... Wilderness First Responder-Recertification Aug 31 - Sept 3 "Bridge" from WAFA to WFR Aug 31 - Sept 3 These Courses are being hosted at the Madawaska Kanu Centre Ontario, where we can enjoy a perfect outdoor learning environment. Register today while there is still availability! #RavenMedical

** Upcoming Course Alert** For anyone playing or working in the outdoors, wilderness First Aid Skills are essential! Advanced Wilderness First Aid Aug 27 - 30... Wilderness First Responder-Recertification Aug 31 - Sept 3 "Bridge" from AWFA to WFR Aug 31 - Sept 3 These Courses are being hosted at the Madawaska Kanu Centre Ontario, where we can enjoy a perfect outdoor learning environment. Register today while there is still availability! #RavenMedical

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We love happy customers!!!! Thanks Beyond Adventure and Sales for the shout out. We are glad you like your course. #raventraining #ravenrescue #ravenrsm.

Have a course booked with us? Want to find out a little bit more about the instructor of your course? Check out our meet the instructors page. Here you can find a little bit about the instructor assigned to teach your next course. #ravenRSM #ravenrescue #raveninstructors

Just arrived in our warehouse and now in stock. NRS Extreme SAR drysuits. The NRS Extreme SAR drysuit is waterproof, breathable, and built for maximum durability. The SAR extreme will perform no matter how rugged the terrain is. Call our main office in Smithers to get yours today. #ravenrsm #ravengear

Who doesnt love a deal on equipment? Swing by our equipment clearance section to find your gear deal. From PFDs, to helmets, to headlamps, to paddles, to rope gear, find your deal in our clearance section. Get your deal on gear before they are gone..... #ravenRSM, #ravengear #ravenrescue

Thanks to Raven rescue instructor Craig Gerrard for grabbing this classroom shot of Squamish fire getting ready for a day of technical rope rescue training. #raventraining

From standard Awareness level training, to Technician and Specialist courses. Open courses, to fully customized, training courses are starting to fill up for the fall season. Make sure to register your self or your team while there is availability. See our full schedule, with courses scheduled right across Canada! #RavenRescue #RavenMedical #RavenSafety

#RavenMedical Patient immobilization and extrication tool. The next level of backcountry medical care is here: Conterra CSB Vacuum Immobilizer is the most advanced vacuum immobilizer available today. The VSP has unique features that are just not found on other vacuum mattresses. The ergomically designed VSB is built with special polyethylene beads that will not break down over time. In addition, the beads are compartmentalized with a series of baffles, which mean you will never have to spread out or distribute the beads when applying the device. The straps and handles are movable, and removable for replacement or cleaning.

The purpose of equipment inspections is to identify and remove from service products that are damaged, degraded, defective, or do not meet manufacturer requirements. Raven Rescue inspects items to check for defects, cuts, swelling, damage wear and corrosion due to use, heat and sun exposure, and contact with chemicals. The end goal is twofold: -to avoid premature and costly replacement of equipment that is still in working order -to protect users against product failure... Raven Rescues equipment inspection service includes colour-coded idetification tagging for the items in your cache, which provides easy cross-referencing to our final report, and visual identification of the items last year of inspection. We can provide this service on your site, or alternatively you can ship or deliver your equipment to our Equipment Warehouse in Smithers, BC. Contact us to get a quote for an inspection of your cache Today! #RavenSafety

Blending technical rescue disciplines can be a Training challenge. Raven Rescue offers several highly specialized training options for a wide range of scenarios. Just one example is our Specialized training for responding to vehicles trapped in swiftwater environments. The course explores the advanced swiftwater and technical rope rescue techniques necessary when responding to incidents involving vehicles in moving water. The curriculum includes vehicle behaviour, vehicle stabilization, and risk mitigation, as well as access techniques and casualty extrication. It features a secure in-water training vehicle in a controlled river environment for a realistic learning experience. Meets and exceeds NFPA 1670 and 1006 requirements as well as Canadian WCB and OHS standards.