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Hi. Has anyone taken the ARC Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED class ($$$)? Don't see it on syllabus. I took it with the BSA High Adventure last, already expired.
A really good practical class (required in some) for Hikers, Sailors, Adventures when Emergency Response time > 1-3+ hours. DST team maybe be exposed to similar situations?
73'Nat S N6BRV
Mark Warrick (KM6ZPO) <mark@...>
Hi Nat,
I have not taken that course, but if I had the $$$ burning a hole in my pocket I would. It's valuable information. But honestly, there's plenty of wilderness training info available online you can review for free. You just gotta dig for it.
I'm a pretty avid outdoorsman. I do mountain bike tours in some fairly remote areas (i.e. deep in the mountains, desert areas, etc.). My wife and I got our ham licenses initially to fill a communication need that was not served well with cell phone service and GMRS. Before we got ham radios, we considered satellite-based messengers and phones. I can tell you that that had we gone the satellite route, it would have filled in the gap and we would have saved thousands of dollars in what has become a rather intense hobby. BUT, on the other hand, had I not gotten into ham radio, I wouldn't be here. I've invested countless hours into learning radio comms to append the thousands of hours I have spent in the great outdoors.
You're right Nat in stating that help may not arrive for hours even if you have quick communications. And if you happen to be in the great outdoors when a major disaster strikes a metropolitan area, you're gonna be on your own for quite a long time. I definitely recommend courses like the wilderness first aid training and more intensive training in survival skills.
---mark, KM6ZPO
I have not taken that course, but if I had the $$$ burning a hole in my pocket I would. It's valuable information. But honestly, there's plenty of wilderness training info available online you can review for free. You just gotta dig for it.
I'm a pretty avid outdoorsman. I do mountain bike tours in some fairly remote areas (i.e. deep in the mountains, desert areas, etc.). My wife and I got our ham licenses initially to fill a communication need that was not served well with cell phone service and GMRS. Before we got ham radios, we considered satellite-based messengers and phones. I can tell you that that had we gone the satellite route, it would have filled in the gap and we would have saved thousands of dollars in what has become a rather intense hobby. BUT, on the other hand, had I not gotten into ham radio, I wouldn't be here. I've invested countless hours into learning radio comms to append the thousands of hours I have spent in the great outdoors.
You're right Nat in stating that help may not arrive for hours even if you have quick communications. And if you happen to be in the great outdoors when a major disaster strikes a metropolitan area, you're gonna be on your own for quite a long time. I definitely recommend courses like the wilderness first aid training and more intensive training in survival skills.
---mark, KM6ZPO
Nat,
I took the class in 2012 before going on my second Philmont trek. When I took the class, it was 2 days long (16 hours). I don't remember what the cost was and I booked through BSA San Diego/Imperial Council not the Red Cross. The instructor if I recall was an American Red Cross instructor. I believe the card was only good for 2 years.
Also you had to have a current First Aid and CPR card from an accredited source before you were allowed to take the class.
Fred Curtis
KI6GRO
On Friday, February 11, 2022, 10:13:01 AM PST, Nat 2733E N6BRV <njsarn9@...> wrote:
Hi. Has anyone taken the ARC Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED class ($$$)? Don't see it on syllabus. I took it with the BSA High Adventure last, already expired.
A really good practical class (required in some) for Hikers, Sailors, Adventures when Emergency Response time > 1-3+ hours. DST team maybe be exposed to similar situations?
73'Nat S N6BRV
Thanks Fred and Mark,
Took mine in 2016 through BSA too. Recalled it was $60 so well worth. Since we're ARC, thought someone knew direct ARC class offerings, I might have missed.
Yes, I recall now. They require a regular Adult/child CPR first to append to certification. The classes are usually packed sardine full (LOL) And have to be BSA member too (BSA merit badge Counselor in my case). If you don't need the accreditation please refrain from booking the class.
It's called WRFA. I have the link (text me privately)
If there's high demand, maybe our ARC training staff could put a WRFA class together. Hope Bob KG6RGI can shine some light on this.
73'Nat S N6BRV
rwolfe
On a related note, Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED classes are offered free of charge to current Red Cross volunteers. To register for a class, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and tell them you have coupon code "ARCDISASTERFY22". Don't attempt to register
on-line unless you are willing to pay for the class.
Royce Wolfe
Disaster Services Volunteer
American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties
3950 Calle Fortunada
San Diego, CA 92123-1827
Phone: (619) 251-9694
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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Thanks Fred and Mark,
Took mine in 2016 through BSA too. Recalled it was $60 so well worth. Since we're ARC, thought someone knew direct ARC class offerings, I might have missed.
Yes, I recall now. They require a regular Adult/child CPR first to append to certification. The classes are usually packed sardine full (LOL) And have to be BSA member too (BSA merit badge Counselor in my case). If you don't need the accreditation
please refrain from booking the class.
It's called WRFA. I have the link (text me privately)
If there's high demand, maybe our ARC training staff could put a WRFA class together. Hope Bob KG6RGI can shine some light on this.
73'Nat S N6BRV
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Thanks for the info!
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On Friday, February 11, 2022, 17:35, rwolfe <royce.wolfe@...> wrote:
On a related note, Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED classes are offered free of charge to current Red Cross volunteers. To register for a class, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and tell them you have coupon code "ARCDISASTERFY22". Don't attempt to register on-line unless you are willing to pay for the class.
Royce Wolfe
Disaster Services Volunteer
American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties
3950 Calle FortunadaSan Diego, CA 92123-1827
Phone: (619) 251-9694
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
From: main@ARC2-SDICC.groups.io <main@ARC2-SDICC.groups.io> on behalf of Nat 2733E N6BRV <njsarn9@...>
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [ARC2-SDICC] ARC Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AEDThanks Fred and Mark,Took mine in 2016 through BSA too. Recalled it was $60 so well worth. Since we're ARC, thought someone knew direct ARC class offerings, I might have missed.
Yes, I recall now. They require a regular Adult/child CPR first to append to certification. The classes are usually packed sardine full (LOL) And have to be BSA member too (BSA merit badge Counselor in my case). If you don't need the accreditation please refrain from booking the class.
It's called WRFA. I have the link (text me privately)
If there's high demand, maybe our ARC training staff could put a WRFA class together. Hope Bob KG6RGI can shine some light on this.
73'Nat S N6BRV
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