Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival - Northwest Rescue
Clinics Saturday Once again we're fortunate to have another excellent instructor return for a repeat presentation. Swiftwater Rescue Insructor Keith Gillespie returns to present two important topics - Rope Systems and Entrapments, Vertical Pins and High Risk Rescue. Keith works full time as a Firefigther/Paramedic for the Albany Fire Department in Albany Oregon. He has been in the Northwest since 1979. On his days off Keith is seasonally found kayaking or rafting the Pacific Northwest Rivers. With over 20 years experience in diving, river rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Techincal Rescue, Search and Rescue, and Whitewater Boating. Keith is committed to safety using progressive techniques and equipment while maintaining the high standards recognized in the rescue industry. He is uniquely able to impact a casual instructional style to help learn technicall skill sets. Keith is one of the top instructor resources in the Northwest. Having spent time in the US ARMY and National Guard he has had his share of experiences and training. As a graduate from the Chemeketa Firefighter training program along with EMT and HAZMAT training he began adding Rescue 3 training to his abilities. Keith has traveled through out most of the United States and even a few parts of the World teaching. Oregon is what he calls home. His motto is KEEP IT SIMPLE! Don't be late!
9:00 - 12:00 “Rope Systems and Unpinning Boats”
10:00 TO 11:00 “Rope Systems and Unpinning Boats”
12:30 TO 1:30 “Entrapments, Vertical Pins & High-Risk Rescue”
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