About Rescue Canada

Jamie Turko is one of our Swiftwater Rescue Instructors for Vancouver Island. He participated in his first SAR Swiftwater course with Rescue Canada in 1997. In 2001, Rescue Canada asked Jamie to join the Rescue Instructor team.

Jamie became involved with Campbell River Search and Rescue in 1996 and is a strong volunteer in the community. Over the past 18 years, he has accomplished certification in Wilderness first aid, Occupational Level 3 First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue, Rope Rescue, Alpine Rescue, Glacier Rescue, Organized Avalanche Response, GSAR Instructor and Helicopter Safety. He has also successfully certified in Industrial Rescue, Fall Protection and Confined Space Rescue. He partnered with Rescue One for BC Hydro, Co-gen plants, and local industrial and commercial projects. Jamie owns and operates Destiny River Adventures, Vancouver Island’s only river rafting company. He started his river guiding career in 1999 on BC’s coastal rivers. During the winter seasons, he volunteers his time on two local ski hills as a Ski Patroller, keeping his first aid skills current. From the mountain peaks to the valley bottoms, Jamie’s passion for outdoor survival shows with confidence, experience, encouragement and a big smile.