Wilderness FIrst Aid Class offered (free!)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Offered in Franklin County

WFA is a 2-day (16 hours) class

Wilderness First Aid is a two day introduction to general medical concepts and Basic Life Support skills. It’s targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures.

Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard Red Cross courses and other programs that are oriented toward the urban environment. This course teaches what to do with a medical emergency when help is miles away and calling 911 isn’t an option. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments and improvised equipment.

This program is grant funded and will be offered 4 times in Franklin County this year.

• Industry Fire May 1&2 8am until 5-6pm
• Rangeley Fire June 26 & 27 from 8am 5-6pm
• Kingfield Fire September 4 & 5
• Phillips Fire October 16 & 17

Wilderness Medical Associates Instructors:

Dennis Kerrigan
Dennis has been a nationally registered EMT since 1984, and became a national registry paramedic in 1991, the same year he started teaching for WMA™. He currently works as a float paramedic for NorthStar EMS in Maine, and is a member of their Backcountry Medical Response Team, as well as working for Monmouth Rescue. In addition, Dennis teaches swiftwater rescue for Rescue 3 and is a Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Trainer for the American Canoe Association. He is also a Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator for Maine EMS. Dennis lives in Maine with his wife and two daughters.

Mike Senecal
Mike is the Regional Operations Manager and Back Country Medical Response Team Leader for NorthStar EMS in Western Maine. In addition to teaching for WMA Mike is a Maine paramedic Instructor Coordinator and ACLS instructor. He enjoys section hiking the Appalachian Trail and wilderness canoeing.
FSAR members: Please contact BOTH Mike Senecal & Steve Mitman if you are interested in attending.

Michael Senecal MSenecal@fchn.org
Steve Mitman smitman@tds.net