Wilderness Safety and Survival Level 1
Survival Knowledge
Learn the basics of surviving in the wilderness. Our training is based on the current Canadian Air Force doctrine. This course is both informative and entertaining through real life examples. The basic principles learned, can be used in all environments whether it’s land, marine or urban based emergencies.
Course Curriculum
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Chapter 1 - Enemies of Survival
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Introduction to Enemies of Survival
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Enemies of Survival Agenda
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The Good Survival Prospect
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Tools to Combat the Enemies of Survival
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Trip Plan
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Psychological Enemies of Survival
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Physiological Enemies of Survival
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 1 Quiz
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Chapter 2 - Search and Rescue
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Introduction to Search And Rescue
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Search and Rescue Agenda
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Search and Rescue in Canada
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SAR Resources
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Search Operations - 3.5 phases
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Search Patterns
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Search And Rescue Systems & Resources
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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Chapter 3 - First Aid
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Intro to First Aid
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First Aid Agenda
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Common Fatalities & Injuries
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Other Injuries
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Injury Prevention
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Chapter 4 - Fire
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Intro to Fire
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Fire Agenda
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Friend and Foe
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Fire Triangle
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Fire Placement and Preparation
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Ignition Sources
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Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel
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Helpful Hints
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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Chapter 5 - Shelter
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Intro to Shelter
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Shelter Agenda
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Importance of a Shelter
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Principles of Site Selection
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Principles of Effective Shelters
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Shelter Selection
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Types of Shelters
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 5 Quiz
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Chapter 6 - Signals
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Intro to Signals
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Signals Agenda
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Efforts to Affect Rescue
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Principles of Effective Signals
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Active Signals
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 6 Quiz
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Chapter 7 - Communications
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Intro to Communications
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Communications Agenda
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Communication Plan
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Smart Phones
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Satellite Phones
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Satellite Messenger
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Personal Locator Beacon
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Radio Communications
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Recommendations
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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Chapter 8 - Water
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Intro to Water
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Water Agenda
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Water Balance
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Dehydration
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Water Discipline
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Water Sources
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Water Pathogens
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Water Treatment
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 8 Quiz
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Chapter 9 - Food
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Intro to Food
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Food Agenda
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Nutrition 101
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Food Sources & Preparation
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Snaring
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Edibility Test
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 9 Quiz
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Chapter 10 - Clothing
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Intro to Clothing
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Clothing Agenda
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Heat Balance
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Principles of Keeping Warm
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Clothing Materials
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Layering Principle
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 10 Quiz
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Chapter 11 - Equipment
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Intro to Equipment
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Equipment Agenda
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Quality Equipment
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Equipment to Wear
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Equipment to Pack
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Equipment Checklist
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Key Takeaways
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Chapter 11 Quiz
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Conclusion
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Conclusion to WSS 1
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Testimonial
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