Safety Training

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Be Prepared When Help is Hours Away

When you’re in the backcountry, the rules of first aid change. Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses are designed specifically for hikers, paddlers, and outdoor leaders who need to manage medical emergencies in remote environments where 911 isn't an immediate option.

What You Will Learn:

• Patient Assessment: How to perform a thorough exam in a wilderness setting.

• Extended Care: Managing wounds, fractures, and illnesses over several hours or days.

• Environmental Hazards: Treating heatstroke, hypothermia, frostbite, and bites/stings.

• Improvised Litters: How to safely move and evacuate an injured person using gear you have on hand.

Why WFA? Traditional first aid assumes an ambulance is 10 minutes away. Wilderness First Aid gives you the confidence to lead, stay calm, and save lives when you are miles from the nearest road.

Lifesaving Society Certifications

Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross

Safety on the water is our top priority. We offer Lifesaving Society certifications to help paddlers and prospective lifeguards develop the situational awareness and rescue skills required for aquatic environments.

Bronze Medallion

The flagship certification for lifesavers. You will learn the four components of water rescue: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness.

• Prerequisites: 13 years of age OR Bronze Star certification.

Bronze Cross

Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard (NLS) and Instructor certification.

• Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency or Standard First Aid.

Who are these for?

• Canoe and Kayak trip leaders.

• Summer camp staff and outdoor educators.

• Strong swimmers looking to start a career in lifeguarding.