Wilderness First Responder

Group Departs from Rockland: 4:30pm Tuesday April 23rd

Group Departs from Hurricane: Sunday April 28th

The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.

Cost and Logistics

$1480/adult for the class. This cost includes transportation between Rockland and Hurricane Island, all food and housing, all programming, and all facilities use. Please plan to arrive at the Rockland Ferry Terminal early enough to check in with us to get your (provided) ferry tickets, and be prepared to board the ferry on time for the 4:30pm departure (an hour ahead is recommended) on Tuesday, April 23rd. You will need to find and, if necessary, pay for vehicle parking. More information can be found on our website here.

Outline

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum includes all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. This course model requires 30+ hours of pre-course work including textbook learning and completion of a study guide and online exam followed by 45+ hours of in-person learning over the course of five days. Students must register four to six weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time for pre-course work. Internet is required to register, complete pre-course paperwork, and take the online pre-course exam. No previous medical training is required. Students must be 18 years or older to participate in the 5-day course.