Wilderness First Responder
80 hour
For individuals who work as part of a formal rescue and response system, typically having a duty to act as a member of a team.
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, extrication, and transport.
– Challenging environments with varied terrain and risk levels
– Environment that requires responding as part of a team in a targeted capacity where survival may be compromised
Targeted rescue
Urgent evacuation and extended care (5+ days) as required.
– Leadership skills
– Expectation to provide care
– Use of professional toolkit and resources
– Extrication and rescue decision- making