Category Archives: First Aid

First Aid normally requires caring for a patient during the “golden hour” before formal rescue resources arrive. Wilderness First Aid, which involves remote locations, lack of communication, and fewer available resources often require longer care and more creative solutions. Articles in the First Aid category focus on prevention, identification, and treatment necessary in wilderness settings.

How To Treat Circulatory Shock
Shocked Face - By Yakov Levi

The shocking thing about shock is that most of us have a fairly muddled understanding of it.  When we think of shock what often comes to mind is a sudden anxiety producing surprise – something that generates a reaction to fight, flight, or faint.  It might be the way you … Continue reading →

Category: First Aid, How To, Safety, Wilderness
How To become a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
WMI Wilderness First Responder Certification Card

What is a WFR? A Wilderness First Responder, sometimes referred to as a “woofer,” is an individual trained and certified to provide extended emergency medical care in a wilderness setting.  In comparison think of an urban first responder as focused on providing care during the “golden hour” – that critical … Continue reading →

Category: First Aid, How To, Safety, Skills, Wilderness