Canada
Built for survival. Driven by purpose.
About
Serving as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 19 years, Dave MacDonald witnessed unnecessary suffering and loss of life in situations that could have had better outcomes. Observing the lack of standardized survival training programs, inadequate instruction, and misdirected intentions, Dave – together with his aboriginal wife – founded the International Canadian School of Survival Inc. (ICSOS).
Dave believes awareness leads to preparedness and prevention. ICSOS considers itself part of the Health and Safety industry, not outdoor recreation or tourism. The objective is to prevent undue suffering by equipping individuals to help themselves in emergency situations and assist in their own rescue.
By bridging the gap between the person in distress and the rescuer, both parties operate with the same information. This results in faster, safer rescue operations and reduces strain on the Search and Rescue system.
ICSOS has adopted a method of survival instruction mirroring RCAF and NATO standards used throughout the Search and Rescue community. This Survival Pattern applies to any environment – arctic, desert, jungle, grasslands or forest – and to travel by land, sea or air. The training complements disaster preparedness planning for both wilderness and urban environments.
Specializations
Core training
- Wilderness safety and survival
- Land navigation
- First aid training
- Wildlife awareness and predator safety
- Cold water immersion
Specialty courses
- Winter and arctic survival
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Urban emergency preparedness
- Aviation survival
- Disaster preparedness
WGA Qualifications
Level 1
Wilderness Guide Level 1
Level 2
Eco-region expertise: Boreal / Nemoral
Practical information
Contact
Email
contact@survivalbytraining.com
Phone
+1 (204) 588-6466
Website
survivalbytraining.com
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Canada
Built for survival. Driven by purpose.
About
Serving as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 19 years, Dave MacDonald witnessed unnecessary suffering and loss of life in situations that could have had better outcomes. Observing the lack of standardized survival training programs, inadequate instruction, and misdirected intentions, Dave – together with his aboriginal wife – founded the International Canadian School of Survival Inc. (ICSOS).
Dave believes awareness leads to preparedness and prevention. ICSOS considers itself part of the Health and Safety industry, not outdoor recreation or tourism. The objective is to prevent undue suffering by equipping individuals to help themselves in emergency situations and assist in their own rescue.
By bridging the gap between the person in distress and the rescuer, both parties operate with the same information. This results in faster, safer rescue operations and reduces strain on the Search and Rescue system.
ICSOS has adopted a method of survival instruction mirroring RCAF and NATO standards used throughout the Search and Rescue community. This Survival Pattern applies to any environment – arctic, desert, jungle, grasslands or forest – and to travel by land, sea or air. The training complements disaster preparedness planning for both wilderness and urban environments.
Specializations
Core training
- Wilderness safety and survival
- Land navigation
- First aid training
- Wildlife awareness and predator safety
- Cold water immersion
Specialty courses
- Winter and arctic survival
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Urban emergency preparedness
- Aviation survival
- Disaster preparedness
WGA Qualifications
Level 1
Wilderness Guide Level 1
Level 2
Eco-region expertise: Boreal / Nemoral
Practical information
Contact
Email
contact@survivalbytraining.com
Phone
+1 (204) 588-6466
Website
survivalbytraining.com
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Canada
Built for survival. Driven by purpose.
About
Serving as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 19 years, Dave MacDonald witnessed unnecessary suffering and loss of life in situations that could have had better outcomes. Observing the lack of standardized survival training programs, inadequate instruction, and misdirected intentions, Dave – together with his aboriginal wife – founded the International Canadian School of Survival Inc. (ICSOS).
Dave believes awareness leads to preparedness and prevention. ICSOS considers itself part of the Health and Safety industry, not outdoor recreation or tourism. The objective is to prevent undue suffering by equipping individuals to help themselves in emergency situations and assist in their own rescue.
By bridging the gap between the person in distress and the rescuer, both parties operate with the same information. This results in faster, safer rescue operations and reduces strain on the Search and Rescue system.
ICSOS has adopted a method of survival instruction mirroring RCAF and NATO standards used throughout the Search and Rescue community. This Survival Pattern applies to any environment – arctic, desert, jungle, grasslands or forest – and to travel by land, sea or air. The training complements disaster preparedness planning for both wilderness and urban environments.
Specializations
Core training
- Wilderness safety and survival
- Land navigation
- First aid training
- Wildlife awareness and predator safety
- Cold water immersion
Specialty courses
- Winter and arctic survival
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Urban emergency preparedness
- Aviation survival
- Disaster preparedness
WGA Qualifications
Level 1
Wilderness Guide Level 1
Level 2
Eco-region expertise: Boreal / Nemoral
Practical information
Contact
Email
contact@survivalbytraining.com
Phone
+1 (204) 588-6466
Website
survivalbytraining.com
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Canada
Built for survival. Driven by purpose.
About
Serving as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 19 years, Dave MacDonald witnessed unnecessary suffering and loss of life in situations that could have had better outcomes. Observing the lack of standardized survival training programs, inadequate instruction, and misdirected intentions, Dave – together with his aboriginal wife – founded the International Canadian School of Survival Inc. (ICSOS).
Dave believes awareness leads to preparedness and prevention. ICSOS considers itself part of the Health and Safety industry, not outdoor recreation or tourism. The objective is to prevent undue suffering by equipping individuals to help themselves in emergency situations and assist in their own rescue.
By bridging the gap between the person in distress and the rescuer, both parties operate with the same information. This results in faster, safer rescue operations and reduces strain on the Search and Rescue system.
ICSOS has adopted a method of survival instruction mirroring RCAF and NATO standards used throughout the Search and Rescue community. This Survival Pattern applies to any environment – arctic, desert, jungle, grasslands or forest – and to travel by land, sea or air. The training complements disaster preparedness planning for both wilderness and urban environments.
Specializations
Core training
- Wilderness safety and survival
- Land navigation
- First aid training
- Wildlife awareness and predator safety
- Cold water immersion
Specialty courses
- Winter and arctic survival
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Urban emergency preparedness
- Aviation survival
- Disaster preparedness
WGA Qualifications
Level 1
Wilderness Guide Level 1
Level 2
Eco-region expertise: Boreal / Nemoral
Practical information
Contact
Email
contact@survivalbytraining.com
Phone
+1 (204) 588-6466
Website
survivalbytraining.com
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Canada
Built for survival. Driven by purpose.
About
Serving as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for 19 years, Dave MacDonald witnessed unnecessary suffering and loss of life in situations that could have had better outcomes. Observing the lack of standardized survival training programs, inadequate instruction, and misdirected intentions, Dave – together with his aboriginal wife – founded the International Canadian School of Survival Inc. (ICSOS).
Dave believes awareness leads to preparedness and prevention. ICSOS considers itself part of the Health and Safety industry, not outdoor recreation or tourism. The objective is to prevent undue suffering by equipping individuals to help themselves in emergency situations and assist in their own rescue.
By bridging the gap between the person in distress and the rescuer, both parties operate with the same information. This results in faster, safer rescue operations and reduces strain on the Search and Rescue system.
ICSOS has adopted a method of survival instruction mirroring RCAF and NATO standards used throughout the Search and Rescue community. This Survival Pattern applies to any environment – arctic, desert, jungle, grasslands or forest – and to travel by land, sea or air. The training complements disaster preparedness planning for both wilderness and urban environments.
Specializations
Core training
- Wilderness safety and survival
- Land navigation
- First aid training
- Wildlife awareness and predator safety
- Cold water immersion
Specialty courses
- Winter and arctic survival
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Urban emergency preparedness
- Aviation survival
- Disaster preparedness
WGA Qualifications
Level 1
Wilderness Guide Level 1
Level 2
Eco-region expertise: Boreal / Nemoral
Practical information
Contact
Email
contact@survivalbytraining.com
Phone
+1 (204) 588-6466
Website
survivalbytraining.com
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