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12-23-2017, 10:46 PM #11
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A subject near and dear to my heart. My dream job is Ski Patrol. Wanted to be one since I was a kid. I hang out around ski resorts now, I had the pleasure of making Mountain Safety Patrol, not exactly ski patrol, different mission. But the underlying desire to be of service during emergency situations is strong in me. I am not a first responder, I admire them. But real life decisions steer me towards getting what emergency response training I can, then applying that training to the best of my ability.
I spend a great deal of time in the wilderness, no cell, no communication. I cannot fix you. But you can count on me to stabilize you and seek help.
If there is any training available, you can count me in.Dallas
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12-24-2017, 06:26 AM #12
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12-24-2017, 08:26 AM #13
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DW & I would be there.
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12-24-2017, 12:07 PM #14
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Good topic, one I'm sure I haven't given enough thought to. First aid, AED and CPR training have been requirements of my employment for many years. Now that I'm no longer employed, I need to stay up on those certs whether I'm camping or at home. My DW hasn't had any training in years. I've dismissed the purchase of an AED in the past due to cost and proximity to care. Where we live the response time is 2-3 minutes, we're close to FD in a small town.
Now that we're older and spend more time on the road this thread has me rethinking this subject. I'd love to hear what some of you have in your first aid kits you consider essential besides band aids and such.
Ted, I'm betting on there being bourbon in your kit!
Merry Christmas all!
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12-24-2017, 01:18 PM #15
Kim, how right you are!! As a Chief myself I definitely want to keep up on my First Aid/ CPR and AED certs. None of us are getting any younger and having the knowledge, training and ability to help someone in need would be a privilege.
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12-24-2017, 02:16 PM #16
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I'm not a real chief as you are, Ted. Chiefblueman is a translation of my name. The name Kim means "Chief of war" in Welsh. Gorman is literally "blue man" in Irish Gaelic. Blue men were the fiercest Celtic warriors, going into battle naked and bodies dyed blue. I'm of Irish descent and I've been naked outdoors before but I don't think I'll dye myself blue.
Not only would I like to help others where I can, I'd like to be prepared for helping my DW in case of an event. An AED in the RV and training to use it makes sense as another tool in the FA kit, especially as we enter our later years. I would hate to be standing helpless if something happened.
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12-24-2017, 04:53 PM #17
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We haven't had this conversation yet, so this is a good prompt. I'm a member of the search and rescue team that supports Acadia National Park. As such, I have a Wilderness First Aid certificate. The difference between this and the normal Red Cross Basic First Aid course is like night and day. In my opinion, the Basic course has been so watered down that it is basically useless if you're out of rapid EMT response. I'm not talking about the CPR training, but the first aid. I'd strongly recommend that anyone who will be "away" get the WFA training. It is a two day course. One of the things I've learned on the SAR team is how easy it is to get in a situation where you are several hours from an emergency room--even if you are only a few air miles away.
I'm seriously considering getting my Wilderness First Responder certificate before Kathe and start traveling seriously.
Again, thanks for starting the topic.
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12-24-2017, 08:54 PM #18
First Aid/CPR/AED training is available is out there everywhere. If interested contact you local Fire Dept./Hospital/Red Cross/Law Enforcement /Phone Book or Google it.
It is more than treating a bee sting or a hangover. There are different levels of first responders from basic first aid to paramedics. The initial care can save a life even if it is choking on an ice cube. Knowing how to protect your self first is beneficial to you.
This is a great topic for discussion. May you all stay safe in your travels and Merry Christmas!!
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12-24-2017, 10:02 PM #19
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I see questions regarding pertinent items to have in your first aid kit. I’m sure Ted can provide his list from his experience, and it sounds like he probably has lots of things. I have a moderate amount, but some of the critical items I feel needed are; small and large bandages and dressings, Quick Clot, tourniquet (there’s a couple nice ones out that military and law enforcement carry that can be used by oneself), splint, ace bandage, aspirin, baby aspirin, Tylenol, sterile eye wash, cpr mask, etc. I carry these in a small medical EMT type bag in my truck. I’m sure I missed a few items, and I’m gonna need to make another bag for our boat since we will be on it a considerable amount of time next summer.
The list can be endless, but thats what I’m comfortable with. We used to use oxygen, bp cuffs and a pulse Ox, but we do not carry those as private citizens. We do have an automatic bp/pulse machine though at home that we will be keeping in the trailer (bought this recently after some heart issues).Steve & Sue (pups:Sky & Sierra) Gardnerville, Nv
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12-25-2017, 05:59 AM #20
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