RESCUE SCHOOL

SAFE® River and Flood Rescue School

SAFE®, Flood and River Rescue Europeis the first European school of river safety and rescuededicated to training in river water.

Certified training is based on the European standard Rescue 3 Europe.

Our service is worldwide and programmes can be followed in Italian, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French.

Totem Advenuture Three people wearing helmets and life jackets stand on the rocky bank of the Pré Saint Didier river, eagerly watching the turbulent water, ready to embark on their rafting adventure in the Aosta Valley. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley

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The method SAFE®

Our rescue techniques are first illustrated in theory, contextualisedthen executed in practice and finally implemented in complex scenarios. Every topic is analysed, discussed and demonstrated in great detail. We leave nothing to chance.
  • Citizens and communities living in flood-prone areas
  • Enthusiasts and Professionals of river disciplines and activities (Canoeists, Rafting Guides, Canyoning, Caving, Diving...)
  • Professionals working on river construction sites, with measurements, soundings, crown construction, ...
  • Volunteers and Rescue Professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, AIB, Red Cross, Dog Units, Mountain Guides other rescue organisations and groups...)

We issue official patents Rescue 3 Europerecognised worldwide.
RESCUE 3™ Europe patents follow European standards and are officially recognised in 22 countries as the standard for river rescue for the following users:

  • Rescue professionals (fire brigade, civil defence, military...),
  • River site operators (measurement, monitoring, sampling, hydrogeological instability and in general for those who have to work along the banks or in riverbeds)
  • River activity guides and instructors (rafting, kayaking, canyoning...)
  • Working along the banks in the event of flooding

The latest country to adhere to this standard is the Switzerlandwith the Fire Brigade and the Police. SAFE® is training the new instructors who will train the new rescuers within the commands. SAFE® - RESCUE 3™ patents have OSHA, NFPA, DEFRA approval.

Once you have acquired the basics with SRT or WRT courses (preferably also Advanced, but not compulsory), you can specialise. SAFE® offers a wide range of highly specialised trainings divided by theme. Examples of specialised training are:

  • Rescue of vehicles, in rivers and canals
  • Rescue in flood environments using rafts as a working platform
  • Rescue in weirs and artificial barriers
  • Fire hose rescue from bridges and in artificial canals
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Totem Advenuture Three people, equipped with helmet and wetsuit, practise rescue techniques in a rocky river near Pré-Saint-Didier, perfecting their skills in the difficult currents of rafting in the Aosta Valley. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley
RIVER RESCUE ACTIVITIES AND COURSES

River Academy Totem Adventure / Safe®

We offer certified courses for :

  • Emergency services such as Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence
  • River sports enthusiasts and outdoor professionals such as rafting guides, kayak instructors and canyoning guides,
  • Certified occupational safety for those working near or directly in riverbeds such as ARPA technicians and others carrying out biological and environmental measurements, hydroelectric power plant operators, river site workers, cinema/TV operators)
  • Highly specialised courses for Rescue of trapped cars in rivers, rescues in artificial dams, flood rescues, low visibility and night rescues, SAR searches in rivers, rescues in expeditions in remote areas
RIVER RESCUE ACTIVITIES AND COURSES

Consultancy Services

  • CTU for river and flood accidents
  • Security solutions of structures and works near or directly in the riverbed
  • Security for film/TV events, documentaries, commercials...
  • Security and organisation of exercises for multi-agency rescues

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE VISIT THE RIVER RESCUE SAFE® AND RESCUE 3 EUROPE WEBSITE

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Totem Adventure Among the lush green trees, a helmeted rescuer helps a raft caught in the raging river at Pré-Saint-Didier. This exciting kayaking adventure in the Aosta Valley showcases both the beauty and challenge of the untameable forces of nature. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley
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We are available to answer your questions and help you to planning your Rescue SAFE® course

Have you already had a look at our activities and want to know more? For inquiries and bookings call us or send us an email, we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

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