The office & admin respond quickly to both phone and email and were pleasant while doing so. Safety checks are mandatory for absolutely everything, which is, of course, as it should be. Multiple people had incorrect gear and we were all accommodated by Don giving us gear from his stash. Nor did I feel any pressure to take part in any task that I thought was above my skill level. The Swiftwater class was my first time in a rapid river and I was even less experienced in this realm that I was with rope rescue- but I never once felt unsafe. Julie, who does a lot of large animal rescue, even brought out her (adorable) pup Wilma so I could run some scenarios with her- which Julie also made sure the rest of the class knew how to do- while also giving them info about the PET act which is pertinent to all rescuers/firefighters now. But was also able to relate everything to animal rescue. Don was able to give the fire guys “real world” info while also showing the options and new methods that the “old guard” might not be hip to. ![]() Then there was me, a pudgy female city-slicker at the end of her 40’s that just wanted to be able to save animals as part of a Disaster Animal Response Team. There were guys that wanted a leg up when applying to various rescue-related jobs. There were firefighters that needed the course for their job. Both Don and Julie Munger were great about making sure the course was pertinent to everyone’s needs. And that is what makes him exceptional-he can recognize how people learn differently and will adjust accordingly. But none of that would matter if he weren’t able to teach. Is there anything he hasn’t done? He has done rescue in about every disaster around the globe. My main instructor, Don Lester, is quite simply an amazing human being. Sierra Rescue is, from my experience, absolutely top notch. It should be a mandatory course for all families as the materials and concepts can be applied anywhere and would help improve safety and care for every family. Everyone was Wilderness First Aid certified, cpr certified, and epinephrine auto injector certified. By the end of first day even the 10 y/o boy knew what items to pack and bring to a patient victim scenario. She also gave the class practical methods and lists to apply to patient care and taught hiw to build IFAK. Libdsey was able to provide immediate feedback and grow all of the participants in a nourishing manner to face traumatic and medical victims and start basic care and figure out who to evacuate. I was so impressed at how much and how well the group of 6 people learned and applied to te multiple scenarios. ![]() She also was an awesome teacher taking the students, all nonmedical lay people ages 10 to adults, from zero medical experience to being able to do multi casualty first aid and triage. The instructor, Lindsey, was very professional, humble, warm, and enthusiastic. I am an emergency medicine physician, and I wanted my family and friends who do outdoor activities from trailer camping to multiday backcountry hikes and camping to get wilderness first aid training. I hosted a private Wilderness First Aid 16 hour course for family and friends.
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