Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - Griffin Fire District Station 1

The Mountaineers is partnering with Base Medical to offer the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course.  This iteration of WFA is a course consisting of approximately 8 hours of online work, then an 8 hour in-person day of hands on skill training and scenarios, with a final on-line test.   The final exam must be completed and passed with a score of 80% or higher within seven days of completing the practical portion of the course, and will net the student a WFA certificate good for 2 years.

Course Details

• You will receive an email with a link to the online course work on [date]. Online course work must be complete prior to the practical session on March 7.
• The in person practical session of this course will be held at Griffin FD Station 1 from 8 AM to 5 PM.  More information about the practical course will be sent via email closer to the course date. 
• The online final exam must be completed (80% to pass) by 3/14/2025.

Class sign up starts on Feb 10, class runs 8-5pm on March 7 at Griffin Fire District Station 1 at the Steamboat Island Exit off of Hwy 101, North of Olympia.  Students are required to have completed the on-line portion of the class and bring a copy of the completion certificate to attend Saturday's practicum.  First priority given to Olympia Climbing and Scrambling students (contact leader before opening date. Branch trip leaders with 2 or more leads in the past 12 months can take the class no charge (contact WFA leader).