WHO:
- All Emergency Responders that may respond in a wilderness environment including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, ARES/AUXCOMM, and Search and Rescue team members.
- This course is open to the public but preference will be given to Johnson County Emergency Responders.
WHAT:
Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue is hosting a National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course in Johnson County starting on the evening of Thursday, December 18. The WFA course helps prepare you to provide medical care in a wilderness environment. This is a roughly 16-20 hour course. This course will take place in a classroom setting with hands-on practice taking place in both the classroom and a field setting.
WHEN:
Thursday, December 18 6:00 pm to ~10:00 pm
Friday, December 19 6:00 pm to ~10:00 pm
Saturday, December 20 8:00 am to ~6:00 pm
WHERE:
The classroom portion of this course on Thursday and Friday will take place in the Johnson County EOC Conference Room in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse. The address for the Courthouse is:
215 W Main St
Clarksville, AR 72830
The field portions of the course on Saturday will take place at a field location in Johnson County. Directions will be given during the course.
COST:
- Johnson County Emergency Responders: No Charge (Must still register)
- WFA Course - $100/student
- Purchase personal copy of NASAR Wilderness First Aid Book - $35/each
Course Materials:
- The NASAR Wilderness First Aid book is the textbook for this course.
- You may purchase the NASAR Wilderness First Aid book yourself from the NASAR Store or Amazon.
- Klay may have a limited number of these books available for purchase at $35 per book. If you would like to purchase one please select that option on the registration page.
- The Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management has a limited number of these book available for loan to Johnson County responders.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- Deadline to register is Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- 20 spots available. Preference will be given to Johnson County responders.
- Any balance due will need to be paid at the start of the class
- This is a 16-20 hour course. Students will be expected to attend the whole course.
- Arkansas Fire Fighters are eligible to receive up to 8 hours of Act 833 Certified Training credits. Contact Klay for details.
- The NASAR Wilderness First Aid certification is good for 3 years.
More information about this course is available from the NASAR website at: https://nasar.org/page/WFA
Contact Klay at the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 during courthouse business hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F) or call/text 479-774-0128 if you are interested or for more information.
To register for this class please complete the online registration form or use the QR Code below:
If you have any questions, contact the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 or call/text Klay at 479-774-0128.