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Things to do as an event first aider
Things to do when planning a first aid event
Things to do as an event First Responder
Must Knows:
- Indications, administration, and contraindications for Nitroglycerin, Ventolin, Epinephrine Autoinjector (EpiPen), Glucogel, and ASA (Aspirin)
- How to splint and sling for various injuries
Before arriving at the Event
- Contact event organizer via email or telephone to schedule arrival/departure times and location
- Provide contact information (ie. cellphone number) in case of plan changes
- Confirm schedule
What to Wear:
- First Responder shirt &/or safety vest (consider shirt or sweatshirt underneath for cold weather)
- Clean pants or shorts [avoid skirts]
- Closed-toed shoes [i.e. sneakers, boots]
- Jacket if necessary
What NOT to Wear:
- Flip-flops
- Dirty, torn, or stained clothing
- Skirts
At the Event
- Inform First Responder Coordinator/Supervisor of arrival
- **Check First Responder jumpkit, 4-box kit, and fanny pack equipment [ensure items are present and easily accessible] *especially bandaids & life-saving equipment*
- **Check oxygen system and masks (ie. turn on the tank)
At the End of your Shift
- Inform First Responder Coordinator/Supervisor of departure
- Ensure equipment is returned and area is clean
Things to do when planning First Responder event coverage
Prior to the event
- Establish event times, location/s, the number of First Responders needed
- Create event shift schedule with shifts starting 15 – 30 minutes prior to event start time [i.e. First Responders sign up for 4-hour shifts if an 8-hour event]
- Contact First Responders through email or telephone
- Create a contact sheet with each First Responders’ arrival and departure time, as well as contact number [cell phones preferred]
- Confirm scheduled shifts with each First Responder
- Create equipment list
- Arrange to pick up equipment [see example equipment list below] well in advance of the event with Jeff [jwatts@shaw.ca / 604-729-9188]
At the event
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before start of the event
- Inform event organizer that the First Responders are present and available
- Establish contact method for injuries/illnesses at/around the event [i.e. will they radio the First Responders? Phone? Throw rocks?]
- Set up any equipment necessary including tents, tables, etc.
- Check equipment in First Responder kits, jumpkits, first aid boxes, and oxygen systems
- Organize equipment for easy access [i.e. create minor wounds station at one end of the table, etc.] After the event
- Inform event organizer that the First Responders are leaving the site
- Collect any borrowed equipment including radios, etc.
- Clean up equipment
- Ensure everything is accounted for
- Take note of any equipment needing replacing or replenishing
- Clean up event site [i.e. take down tents, clean up any garbage, etc.]
- Thank First Responders for their help
- Arrange equipment drop-off with Jeff
Sample Equipment Lists – (For Large Events)
- Radios / Radio chargers
- First Responder Forms & First Aid Record Books
- Pens
- EZ-up tent
- Tables
- Chairs
- First aid cot
- Kitchen bags
- First aid 4-box kits
- First Responder jumpkit
- 2 – 6 Fanny packs
- Gloves: small, medium, large, x-large [non-latex preferred]
- Blankets
- Emesis basin
- Oxygen system [at least ½ full]
- Oxygen masks
- Safety vests
- Equipment list for fanny packs, jumpkit, and 4-box kit
Sample Equipment Lists – (For Smaller Events)
- Radios
- First Responder Forms & First Aid Record Book
- Pens
- First Responder jumpkit with blanket
- Oxygen system [at least ½ full]
- Oxygen masks
- 1 – 3 Fanny packs
- Gloves: small, medium, large, x-large [non-latex preferred]
- Safety vests