Before Attending Events – First Responders

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:

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

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)

Sample Equipment Lists – (For Smaller Events)