Duncan - Brae Road Wilderness First Responder
80-hour Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Responder course in Victoria, for SAR, ski patrol, and remote teams.
Become a professional rescuer in remote terrain with the 80-hour Canadian Red CrossWilderness First Responder course in BC. Learn leadership, extrication, urgent evacuation, and extended care for 5+ days. Classes start in Victoria, and leave with a widely recognized certificate.
What students should expect
Who is it for? Search and rescue, ski patrol, remote worksite teams, and remote emergency services.
Expect theory, practical skills, and realistic simulations in wilderness settings, guided by experienced instructors. There are no prerequisites.
Exams & renewal
To certify, pass the written and practical exams.
Recertification is 40 hours.
Get a temporary certificate in class, then a virtual Canadian Red Cross certificate by email. Your virtual manual and certificate stay in your MyRedCross account.
Why book with Alert First Aid
Victoria-based since 1998 — classes start at our downtown Victoria centre on Johnson Street.
Upcoming dates — check the schedule or call 1-866-282-5378.
We come to you — private Wilderness First Responder training for SAR and remote teams across anywhere in BC.
Top 3 Red Cross Provincial Training Provider, 2025
An official Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, ranked among the top 3 in BC.
"I have taken this class several times now and I always seem to find out something new every time…"
"…The training was practical, well-organized, and enjoyable. Highly recommended."
"…She explains everything so clearly and makes learning easy and fun…"
Course Details
FAQs
How much does a Wilderness First Responder make?
This is a tough question to answer. Wilderness First Responders work in a wide variety of contexts and often perform other professional duties as well as being a responder. As such, pay can range from unpaid volunteer work to jobs that pay $38,000 to $120,000 per year.
How do you become a wilderness first responder?
There are no course prerequisites for our Wilderness First Responder courses. All you need to do to become certified is enroll in and successfully pass one of our courses, including written and practical exams.
Is wilderness first responder worth it?
Wilderness First responder will teach you an advanced set of skilled targeted at those who will be responding to emergencies in remote areas in a professional capacity. If this is you, or if you WANT this to be you, then yes it is definitely worth it. If you are a person who loves the outdoors and just want to be ready with a great set of first aid skills in case of an emergency, our Wilderness First Aid course is probably a better fit. In the Wilderness First Responder program you'll be spending a lot of time learning to use advanced equipment that you won't typically have with you unless you are responding in a professional capacity.
How long is wilderness first responder certification good for?
Wilderness First Responder certification is valid for 3 years and can be renewed by signing up for a 40 hour recertification course at any time while it is still valid.
Materials
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference text (digital version), Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide (print version), Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide (digital version)
Where to find us:
Visit our Duncan - Brae Road training courses here.
Duncan - Brae Road
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Wilderness First Responder course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cowichan Bay | Cowichan Station | Maple Bay | Crofton | Chemainus | Cobble Hill | Shawinigan Lake | Mill Bay | Ladysmith
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or email us at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.