This page is a living document so be sure to check back as the workshops approach for the most up to date information!
No printed material is provided at the workshops. Participants are encouraged to download or print the relevant sections.
The primary resource for the Companion Workshop is the ABBCRS Manual. Updates to the Manual and Instructional Outline for 2026 are in-progress so please hold off on printing anything until the updated version is released. The 2025 version is still entirely relevant but the 2026 version should be more condensed and updated to current best-practises.
The Rescue Responder's Workshop is largely based on the Italian Cave Rescue manual (free download). Some aspects are modified to better suit our environment and equipment and many of these changes are documented in the Responders Workshop Instructional Outline. Updates to the Instructional Outline for 2026 are in-progress so please hold off on printing anything until the updated version is released.
See the SRT Clinic page for more info
Amateur Radio License exams may be available during the Response Workshop.
We have an Accredited Examiner attending the Response Workshop and they can invigilize the writted exam. Passing this exam and paying a small licensing fee are the only requirements for obtaining your Amateur Radio License and selecting your own call sign. Please reach out to info@caverescue.ca if you are interested in taking the exam during the workshop.