RSI speacilizes in swiftwater rescue and high angle rescue training and consulting.
 Swiftwater rescue is also known as SWR, SRT, river rescue and whitewater rescue.
High angle rescue is also known as rope rescue, technical rope rescue, line rescue and mountain rescue.
Promoting the research and development of rescue and safety

This is defensive swimming or also known as the whitewater safety position or aggressive swimming.

Defensive swimming is the key basic skill for rescue team members including firefighters, paramedics, emergency services, coast guard, police officers, civil protection and the military.

This photo shows a firefighter from the Italian Fire Service - Vigili del Fuocco.

 The Rescue & Safety Institute (RSI) is a training and research organization whose mission is to promote the research and development of rescue and safety in the professional rescue community and private industry.

RSI provides rescue and safety training and emergency service consulting to all Emergency Services at Local, State, National and International Levels. Emergency Service Agencies include; Fire Rescue Services & Departments, Police Services, Coast Guards, Emergency Management Agencies, Civil Protection Agencies, International Rescue Agencies and the Military.

RSI conducts research into rescue techniques, both new and old, that are commonly used in the professional and volunteer rescue community and industrial rescue teams. This research is used to develop training programs and emergency management systems.

Research of rescue equipment is conducted by RSI to ensure the emergency service community is provided with the best equipment available. This research is then used to develop new equipment if necessary.

For example, RSI in conjunction with Takashina Life Preservers designed, developed and tested a complete set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in Swiftwater and flood rescue. This includes a Personal Flotation Device (PFD or commonly called a lifejacket), wetsuit, drysuit, helmet, throwbag, gloves and boots. This equipment is essential to help our emergency rescue service professionals operate safely and effectively.
More Links:
RSI researches rescue techniques and develops new rescue skills and rescue equipment.
View our services & solutions
The Rescue and Safety Institute is promoting the research and development of rescue and safety
View our Rescue Courses
Industry safety also known as occupational health and safety, occupational safety and health, OSH ensures safety in the factory, confined spaces, tower workers, window washers, construction workers and chemical plants
Web Site Map
designing and producing better rescue and safety equipment including tools, personal protective equipment and safety clothing
swiftwater rescue and high angle rescue training and consulting