First Aid Pod

Welcome to First aid Recompression. I want to thank each one of you for volunteering to help take care of a bunch of sexy burners!
First Aid lead for the event is currently Benson, but we are looking for certified lead. If anyone really wants to have more of an active role other than covering a shift let us know. I am more than willing to "train" you to be a lead or co-lead for an event.


There are a few ground rules that we must all abide by:
1. Have fun!! In the past this has been a low-key event and I encourage each and everyone to have fun while on shift. That means you are available by radio but you are out doing something other than sitting around in the small first aid office which is not much fun unless you have a hot sexy person to keep you company...
The first aid office is located in the same place it was last year. We share the space with Peer support and Rangers. Please be quiet when you are there.

2. We only provide First aid. Nothing more. Please remember that we do not have the liability insurance to cover you providing anything more. General qualifications: current First Aid & CPR certificate. The Medics are only a short distance away and their response time is quick.

3. If we need to send someone to the hospital for whatever reason we do not provide a way back to the event. They need to talk with their campmates. Remember this is radical self-reliance here.

5. There will be meetings held that I need you to attend prior to commencing your shift.
We will have a briefing and Q&A session, as well as coordination with Rangers and Peer Support leads & volunteers.The first 15-20 minutes will be spent on "all teams" coordination subjects. The remainder will be spent on First Aid related issues only.
The meetings will be held 1 hour prior to Friday's and Saturday's dinner services at Ranger HQ
Please keep in mind that the meal times may be adjusted slightly based on scheduled activities and therefore our meetings will also be adjusted accordingly. I will update this information on the web site prior to the event, as well as on a white board located at the First Aid station on site during the event.
Depending on your chosen shift please ensure that you attend at least one of these scheduled meetings.
I will also offer a little First Aid refresher session for all of you who haven't done hands-on First Aid in the past 6 months or anyone wanting to boost their confidence. I will have DVD's and books available for viewing and mock scenarios are also an option.

6. You need to hug as many people as possible. If they do not mind and you do not then I suggest a kiss as well.

7. We will have the first aid kit in the room. You must familiarize yourself with the First Aid kits/equipment available and the location. If you use anything from the room please replace it (referring to tool items such as scissors etc. NOT gauze, bandages, ice packs etc. which will be provided!)

8. If you are on duty and want to go to a work shop please let me know so we can make arrangements for coverage. I encourage each one of you to go to workshops.

9. You must be in radio contact during your assigned volunteer shift. This responsibility includes returning the radio for recharging if you notice it is dying and grabbing a fresh radio replacement.

We will be doing 6-hour shifts preferably. The shifts are from 9 am-3 pm, 3 pm-9 pm, 9 pm - 3 am and 3 am - 9 am. There is also an option to cover only 3 hours between 9pm and 6am. I have no issue with the night person sleeping with a radio turned on. Please let me know if you can only cover a portion of a shift so I can fill in the holes.
SCHEDULE will be forthcoming.
I will also post the schedule on the wall in the First Aid room for your reference and to sign on/off shift.
Saturday night has been our busiest every year. I would love to have two people available to cover that shift. Anyone want to volunteer their time?

Please check in with me when you arrive. Otherwise I have no way of knowing your time slot is covered. This has been a bit of an issue in the past and I really want to avoid having to play hide and go seek unless there's a prize involved this time ;) First Aid treasure hunt...

Item Wish List:
*large white board eg 20"x15"
*AED
*ASA (Aspirin)
*BVM