Expert Analysis
Production Safety
Technical Rigging
Complex River Access

Consulting and Technical Support

Field-tested solutions for complex environments.

SSI supports organizations operating in moving water, remote terrain and technically demanding locations. Our team combines decades of rescue, river, rigging and expedition experience with disciplined planning and practical risk management.

We work with outdoor brands, production teams, attorneys, agencies and project leaders who need experienced technical oversight when the consequences of getting it wrong are high.

SSI Consulting Capabilities

Operational judgment where it matters.

01

Expert and Legal Support

Technical review, incident analysis, standards-based assessment and expert support for matters involving swiftwater, river operations and rescue systems.

02

Film and Production Safety

Location assessment, water-safety planning, on-set technical support and rescue coverage for productions working near or on moving water.

03

Hazard Mitigation

Practical evaluation of dynamic water environments, access points, work zones and operational procedures, followed by clear corrective recommendations.

04

Rigging and Technical Access

Technical rigging, vertical protection, remote river access and safety systems for difficult locations and mission-critical projects.

How We Work

Clear scope. Practical plan. Experienced support.

01

Define the Objective

We begin with the operating environment, project goals, known hazards and the decisions your team needs to make.

02

Build the Plan

SSI develops an appropriate scope of work, staffing model and technical approach for the project.

03

Support the Operation

We provide field support, technical oversight or written findings appropriate to the assignment.

Start a Confidential Conversation

Bring SSI into the planning process early.

Tell us what you are trying to accomplish, where the work will occur and what technical challenges you anticipate. We will help determine the right level of support.