RANGER TRAINING.
Wildlife rangers are some of the most undervalued frontline workers in the world. They lack funding, proper training, and equipment to do their jobs effectively.
We provide tailored, high-impact training programs focused on life preservation first aid, leadership, planning, and force multiplier integration.
Wildlife Rangers
These brave men and women risk their lives every day to be on the front lines of our natural areas and wildlife reserves.
CURRENT CHALLENGES.
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Globally, wildlife rangers are an underrepresented, undervalued profession that desperately needs help. Rangers are often not paid well, have few benefits, and are expected to spend weeks or months at a time away from their families in very remote, rugged, dangerous conditions.
Depending on the region, many ranger units don't have access to appropriate or updated training and are poorly equipped to do their jobs. Basic items such as work boots, uniforms, or ruck sacks are commonly worn until they are completely unusable because units can't afford to replace them. 1 in 7 wildlife rangers across Africa is critically injured in the field during his or her career. Sadly, many rangers receive very basic first aid training, if they receive any at all. Moreover, rangers often work in remote areas, making training even more important.
We see it as our duty to contribute in this space with our time, effort, knowledge, and funding. Our world's rangers are protecting our most precious resources and they should be afforded the respect, professional training, and proper equipment to fulfill their duties safely and effectively.
OUR
EFFORTS.
Our current focus has been providing ranger-specific medical and tactical training, free of charge, to as many ranger units as possible. This training not only builds skills, but is a huge morale boost for ranger teams. Working with rangers, who are often isolated in remote areas, keeps them engaged and motivated.
Created in collaboration with The Paradocx, the Ranger Casualty Care Course (RCCC) emerged as a key initiative specifically designed to address the critical training needs of rangers. We integrate comprehensive trauma training with unconventional evacuation platforms, ensuring effectiveness even in the most hazardous and dimly lit environments.
DO YOU NEED RANGER TRAINING?
We want to help. Get in touch to let us know what your needs are and how we can support.
OUR
TRAINERS.
Our instructors are seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience and a deep commitment to ranger welfare. They deliver hands-on, practical training designed for the challenges rangers face in the field.
JOHN GARCIA
PRESIDENT & TRAINER
John founded SFW in July 2017 in order to take action to combat what he sees as the biggest crisis of our generation: the extremely accelerated rate of extinction.
John lives in South Africa and spends his time training Game Ranger units in need, providing necessary gear and equipment to these same units, assisting in field conservation missions, and collaborating with other NGOs and nonprofits in the region.
CARLY ROCHE
VETERINARY
TECHNICIAN
Carly is a Certified Veterinary Technician who trains and mentors new U.S. Army Veterinarians.
She is an Army veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Veterinary Technician caring for military working dogs. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management - Fish and Wildlife, and her thesis was focused on South African laws and protections of the most illegally trafficked mammal on the planet--pangolins.
Her passion is wildlife medicine and conservation.
ANDREW VILD
TRAINER
Andrew is a qualified field operations and leadership instructor with a background in the Australian Army, where he specialized in planning, operations, leadership, and scenario development.
Passionate about wildlife protection and empowering frontline conservation teams, Andrew creates practical, purpose-driven training experiences that are both challenging and engaging.
RICH GRAHAM
TRAINING ADVISOR
Rich, a former Navy SEAL operator and sniper, joined SFW Conservation in 2020 to provide his expertise and support. As the founder of Full Spectrum Warrior, a Florida-based company, Rich has trained thousands of individuals globally, including citizens, law enforcement, and military personnel. His extensive experience and leadership in specialized training have made him an invaluable asset to our team.
Rich's role at SFW Conservation focuses on advising and training personnel in best practices across key operational areas. We are proud to have him as a key partner in our mission.
CONOR KEANE
TRAINER
Conor is an Australian Army veteran with 10 years’ experience specializing in small team tactics, planning, and leadership. As a qualified combatives instructor, he brings a special interest and expertise in self defense and apprehension drills which are essential to rangers on the frontline.
Conor is passionate about delivering world-class, reality-based training to rangers and supporting community-led conservation efforts.
AARON REICHERT
TRAINER
Aaron is an Ottawa-based SWAT team member in Canada’s Capital City, Ottawa. He is a certified Instructor and Subject-Matter Expert in many of the tactics used for high-risk arrests, vehicle assaults, and warrant executions.
In 2011, he served as a United Nations Police Officer in Haiti, where he developed a passion for conservation and for equipping people with knowledge and tools to protect the planet. Since 2020, he has been a SFW Trainer, merging policing and tactical experience to combat poaching and safeguard Southern Africa’s wildlife.
Kids to Kruger
Our current community-related fundraising objective is to bring local children on educational field trips into Kruger National Park. The more we educate our youth, the more we can inspire the next generations of wildlife rangers!