Recently, four of us Assistant Scout Masters completed our Wilderness First Aid certification.
The course was held at Gould Mesa Campground in the Arroyo Seco. We backpacked in about two miles while learning about edible plants and basic wilderness survival. Once at our destination, we set up camp and began the course which lasted until 10:00 that night. The next morning, after coffee and a hardy breakfast, we continued our intensive learning throughout the day.
The course was directed by American Red Cross-certified, Alan Halcon of Dirttime.com. Alan is the author of “The Hand Drill” as well as a member of the City of Los Angeles’s CERT Team, FEMA certified in incident command, a Survival Instructor, and a certified instructor/provider for The American Red Cross in Wilderness First-Aid, CPR and Basic First-Aid. Mr. Halcon is also a combat life saver the record holder at getting a coal with the handdrill… 2 Seconds!