coming back alive
YOUR BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON OUTDOOR SAFETY FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK AND PLAY OUTDOORS
COMING BACK ALIVE
A NEW SERIES OF DVDS FOR TRAINING PEOPLE WHO WORK AND PLAY OUTDOORS
The following new DVDs will be available soon. Watch this space for ordering information, or contact us through the email link above.
COLD WATER IMMERSION

Cold-water immersion is a deadly killer. In this new DVD, four top Canadian experts on cold water immersion explain what happens to the human body during each of the four stages of cold water immersion: cold shock, swimming failure, hypothermia, and post-rescue collapse.

They give expert advice on how to prepare for and deal with each stage, to increase your chances of surviving a cold water accident, or of rescuing a victim of a cold water accident.
SUMMER SURVIVAL ON THE WATER
In this new DVD, experienced marine search and rescue people and other boating experts advise viewers on how to prepare for a day on the water: what safety equipment to have on board, how to re-fuel safely, how to do a pre-trip check, the importance of leaving a trip plan, and how to behave to ensure that you and your passengers will be coming back alive from your excursion.
PFDS AND LIFEJACKETS
Too many Canadians of all ages die every year because of lack of flotation. Experts from major Canadian water safety organizations describe and demonstrate the great variety of very wearable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) that are available for people who work and play on Canadian waters, including very comfortable inflatable PFDs. They also make a very persuasive case for wearing your PFD whenever you are on the water.
HYPOTHERMIA

Hypothermia can occur almost any time or place, especially when people are outdoors, away from shelter, or on the water. 

This new DVD features search and rescue experts advising viewers how to avoid, recognize, and treat hypothermia in outdoor situations. They relate true stories from their own experience to illustrate situations in which hypothermia strikes, such as sudden changes in weather involving cold, wet, or wind, or lack of proper clothing and equipment, or injury.
Summer Survival on Land

A simple summer walk in the bush or in the mountains can suddenly turn into a life-threatening survival situation, even for the most experienced travelers and hikers.

This new DVD combines real-life stories of outdoor tragedies, with analysis and advice from survival experts. It deals with proper planning, suitable hiking clothing, emergency equipment for shelter, fire, signals, and how to deal with emergency situations.

Experts urge viewers to always leave a trip plan with a responsible person, including instructions on what to do and who to contact if you don't get home safely.
WINTER SURVIVAL IN AVALANCHE COUNTRY

Western Canada averages around 15 fatalities per year as a result of avalanches. Most are back-country skiers, mountaineers, and snowboarder, enjoying their recreational pursuits.

In this new DVD, avalanche specialists explain and demonstrate the essential precautions and skills that can save the lives of people traveling in avalanche county in winter. You must wear a transceiver that sends out a signal if you are caught and buried in an avalanche. You must also carry a probe and an avalanche shovel to rescue anyone who is caught, and you must practice using these tools.

You must also know how to read the daily avalanche bulletins, and how to recognize dangerous slopes. Choose your companions carefully, and never travel alone.
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The "Coming Back Alive" project is made possible with assistance from the New SAR Initiatives Fund.

We gratefully thank the sponsors for their involvement in this project.

We also gratefully thank the many organizations who assisted in the creation of this project.