{"id":15699,"date":"2025-01-03T18:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T18:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=15699"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:49:54","slug":"wilderness-first-responder-certification","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/wilderness-first-responder-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilderness First Responder Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bgForm insidebgForm insidebgFormToFix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][trip_acf_data][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;contentArea&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[about_the_trip_title][about_the_trip_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;10&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trip Highlights&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-highlights&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>World class instruction<\/li>\n<li>SOLO WFR 3 year certification -upon successful completion<\/li>\n<li>Includes CPR\/AED certificate good for 2 years<\/li>\n<li>Perfect venue with interesting locations for scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where to Meet&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-details&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-rio-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;frequently-asked-questions&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-faq-instructional-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REVIEWS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;reviews&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTVCd3ByZXZwcm9fdXNldGVtcGxhdGUlMjB0aWQlM0QlMjI1JTIyJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text][what_to_expect_title][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is ideal for anyone aged 18 and up wanting a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions, and anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting. Generally taught over seven or eight days, this 72-hour course is recognized as the industry standard for outdoor professionals including river and mountain guides, search and rescue personnel, outdoor trip leaders, and others who expect to end up in remote settings with limited resources.<\/p>\n<h4>Course Description<\/h4>\n<p>The SOLO WFR course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and<br \/>\ncritical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in the backcountry, low-<br \/>\nresource, and remote environments. The SOLO WFR Recertification recertifies current WFRs for another 3 years, and updates students on changes in protocols and ensures competency of current WFR level skills. 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