Problem statement: In the mountains it often takes a long time to get help. What do you do when you have or arrive at an emergency?
Topics covered:
- First Aid — assessment and immediate treatment
- First aid supplies at home and in the neighborhood (see First Aid Kit recommendations)
- Calling 911 in our area. See also Being First On Scene.
- Fire Extinguisher Practice
- Meet first responders from Cal Fire — South Skyline Fire and Rescue staff
With the generous assistance of Andy Siegel and his team at the fire station, SSEPO organized a full day drill — our first in-person post-pandemic session — with over 30 participants from all over the extended South Skyline area.
We organized the drill into 6 stations and rotated everyone through in 30-minute sessions, keeping groups small enough for hands-on experiences while providing enough detail. We had a tasty lunch with cookies, and a raffle at the end. It was a fun and very productive session — spending time with the firemen was itself highly educational.
We will definitely host more of these sessions in the future!
Special thanks to Bob Smith, Peter Chupity, David Myrick, and Don Chislow for helping with the sessions.