Basic First Aid for First Responders

In an emergency medical situation, small decisions can make a big difference, especially in the lag time between the onset of the emergency and the arrival of medical professionals. Knowing which decisions to make under pressure can be immensely challenging, so having a portable and easy-to-use reference on hand is invaluable. This practical guide clearly lays out how to assess and assist the patient, priorities for staying calm and in control of a situation, and necessary actions like ensuring additional help is on the way and assessing the safety of the rescue environment. Intended for those taking part in NASAR-instructor-led training and for SARTECH candidates as they prepare for their certification evaluations, this laminated, 12-panel folding pocket guide is an essential reference tool for any SAR responder who wants to be as prepared as possible for common medical emergencies. Profits from the sale of this resource support ongoing training by NASAR. Made in the USA.

Bryan Enberg is the Director of Education for the National Association for Search and Rescue. He is the SAR Coordinator for the State of New Jersey with the New Jersey State Police and has been a member of New Jersey Search and Rescue for nineteen years, serving as chief until 2015. Before getting into SAR, Bryan was a firefighter for nine years with the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. He holds certifications as an instructor for NASAR's Managing the Lost Person Incident (MLPI), Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR), and Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR). Bryan recently developed the newly released NASAR program, Initial Actions in Search and Rescue (SARIA). Bryan also instructs Rope Rescue and Patient Packaging and Transport and offers consulting services regarding team management, social media and professional standards credentialing. He serves as president of the Mountain Rescue Association as well as with the New Jersey State Police, Urban Search and Rescue Unit. Bryan has been backpacking and climbing since his scouting years and has returned to scouting with his son, Joshua. He resides in Sparta, New Jersey, with his wife, Jennifer, a lieutenant and Search Manager with NJSAR and NMG PSD instructor.