Sign up for the Swiftwater Technician 2026 Class!
Pioneer Rescue & Outfitters, LLC has been a trusted leader in technical rescue training and equipment since our founding in 2002. Partnering with Atlas Outfitters from the start, we’ve recently acquired Atlas and are committed to providing the same quality service our customers trust.
Our team have always been more than instructors — we are active, working professionals in fire, EMS, and search and rescue. Our instructors bring real-world experience to every course, ensuring that each lesson is grounded in the practical skills and language that rescue teams rely on. We don’t just teach — we live and breathe rescue work. Catering only to public safety professionals, Pioneer Rescue offers specialized training and top-quality gear from leading manufacturers, all delivered with the personal, family-oriented service we’ve built our reputation on.
As we continue to evolve and partner with public safety agencies across the Great Lakes Region and beyond, our commitment remains the same: providing industry-leading education and equipment to those who save lives.
Since 2002, Pioneer Rescue & Outfitters, LLC has been helping rescue professionals master the skills to perform when lives are on the line.
From ice rescue, flood, and swiftwater rescue, to high and low angle rope rescue and grain engulfment operations, our instructors deliver training rooted in real-world experience — because we’re not just teachers, we’re active responders ourselves.
And the best part? We come to you. Our mobile training team can travel right to your jurisdiction, bringing the full course experience — equipment, instructors, and scenario setup — directly to your department. That means no travel costs, no scheduling nightmares, and no risk to community coverage. Your crews train on familiar ground, using their own gear and working in the environments they actually respond to. We bring a complete cache of rescue equipment to supplement what you have and introduce you to other options available in the field.
Technical rescue is always evolving — and so are we. Pioneer Rescue continues to adapt, delivering up-to-date, hands-on training designed for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s rescues.
All the best gear and equipment for any technical rescue discipline.
Every department is different — and so are their training needs. While we offer established Awareness, Operations, and Technician-level courses, we also design custom programs to target specific objectives. Whether your team needs focused training with a new boat, low-head dam operations, or hands-on practice with recently purchased equipment, we can tailor the curriculum to fit.
Our goal is to work directly with your Training Officer to ensure the class delivers exactly what your department needs, right where you need it. Send us a message!
“Took the swiftwater technician training this weekend! Was an absolute blast! Scott, Kaylin, and Abby were wonderful and fun instructors!! They really have a passion for the material and made everything wonderful!! Thank you soooooo much!”
“The best instructors I’ve ever had, in all the trainings I’ve done. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge, and praise you for how well you do it.”
“Thank you for everything, we had a blast with you guys this weekend thank you guys again”
Though most of our classes are jurisdiction-specific, we do sometimes offer open-enrollment courses, which we host ourselves!
Summer 2026, Pioneer Rescue & Outfitters will be hosting a multi-agency Swiftwater Rescue Technician course designed to bring together responders from departments across the region. This hands-on program will focus on advanced water rescue operations and practical skills that improve real-world response effectiveness. It’s a great opportunity to train alongside other departments, build interoperability, and strengthen your team’s confidence in moving water environments.
Details are still being finalized. Enrollment will open March 2026 – check back!