Jordy Margid

UC Davis Outdoor Adventures

Program Director

Julie and Abigail are amazing! They communicate unbelievable well with the students and instill a passion and enthusiasm for learning. The excitement the students feel spreads like wildfire after every WFR or Swiftwater class they do!

Tom Hoklotubbe

Orange County Fire

Captain

Julie and Dave ran a very thorough and knowledgeable class. Everything was explained and taught in a professional manner. Great job!

Jon Lopez

Santa Ana Fire

Engineer

The many years of combined experience showed throughout the class. Very interesting! A lot of info and hands on in a small amount of time! Ideal class and IT WAS FUN!

Jon Muir

Santa Ana Fire

Captain

The way the class was taught was outstanding! It was fun, exciting and very informative. I liked the fact that the class was hands on! All classes should be run through Julie and Dave!

Shannon Black

Ventura County Fire

Fire Fighter

WELL ORGANIZED, PROFESSIONAL, ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN!

Jonathan Blum

Wet Planet/Sierra Rescue

River guide, kayaker, Instructor

YOU ROCK!!!!!!!

Ed Wick

Captain, Newport Beach Fire Department

I really liked the teaching style in the SRT Unit 1; "professional", yet low key. Good connection to the Fire Service and what it could face.

Cougan Carouthers

Verde Valley Fire

Fire Chief

As a boater and a Fire Chief, I appreciate the dynamic, active and participatory style of Sierra Rescue classes. There is never a dull moment and I am always learning!

David Patterson

Rio Ranch Fire, NM

Battalion Chief

It is very rewarding to be instructed by persons of your experience and expertise with no pretense or arrogance. All suggestions are considered explained or tried. Instructors of your caliber are hard to find and I truly appreciate all your assistance.

Encinitas Marine Safety Lifeguards

Abi has again demonstrated why she is number one in her field. Her co-instructors were solid.

Ed Clark

Placer County Sheriff Dive Team Sargeant

Auburn, CA

Excellant course! Julie kept us learning with no down time! The instruction was exceptional and it is one of the best trainings we have been to!

William Hardin

USAF 58th Rescue Squadron

PJ

Excellant Instruction, great experience and knowledge. We will be back!

Randy Wheeler

Ceres Fire

Fire Fighter

We all had smiles for three straight days. The instructors utilized different methods to adapt to student's learning curves. This was an outstanding class. Thank you. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot!

Dave Ward

Long Beach Fire

Fire Fighter

Best class I have taken! Thanks!

Kevin Griffiths

Placer County Sheriff Dive Team

Great TRR! We were all challenged and learned an incredible amount. Great location! Thanks to Mike and Julie for their great effort!

Eric Schill

Palo Alto Fire Department

Fire Fighter

CA

I just wanted to thank you again for a GREAT class. The guys from Palo Alto Fire cannot stop talking about what a great time we had with you and Jonathan on the Stanislaus River. You class was amazing.....aside from being a little sore, we would take your class again in a heartbeat. You guys were awesome.....we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Will Robens

Seattle Raft and Kayak

WA

Julie never ceases to impress me with her knowledge of whitewater and rescue. Lots of great stories and a vast amount of experience.

Erik Matheson

Los Angeles County Lifeguards

I was impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the Instructors. The class was well organized and ran smoothly. I recommend this class to anyone who works around water, as well as professional rescuers.