safety training pros Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Courses & Certification
When you explore the remote landscapes of Northern California, the distance between you and the nearest hospital can be measured in hours or days. In these settings, wilderness first aid training is the most essential piece of gear you can carry. At Safety Training Pros (STP), we believe that the best way to care for yourself, your hiking partners, and…
Categories
Looking for something?

The 2026 Workplace First Aid & CPR Checklist
Ensuring your team is trained, equipped, and ready for the year ahead. As we begin 2026, many Northern California safety…

Avoiding and Treating Cold Illnesses and Injuries
By Ted Lenzie When we think of cold illness and injuries, most people picture severe hypothermia or deep frostbite. In…

What is STOP THE BLEED® and Why Does It Matter?
A person who is bleeding severely can die from blood loss within five minutes. In many cases, this happens before…
wilderness medicine

Everything You Need to Know About Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Courses & Certification
When you explore the remote landscapes of Northern California, the distance between you and the nearest hospital can be measured…

Avoiding and Treating Cold Illnesses and Injuries
By Ted Lenzie When we think of cold illness and injuries, most people picture severe hypothermia or deep frostbite. In…

Wilderness Wisdom: Hypothermia Reference Guide for Northern California Adventurers
Winter in Northern California can be breathtaking — the sun glinting off Lake Tahoe’s snow-covered slopes, fog weaving through the…

When the Plan Changes: Lessons in Backcountry Leadership
By Ted Lenzie Every great outing starts with an idea: where, when, how, and who. Some adventures take months of…
Workplace Safety & CPR for Business

The 2026 Workplace First Aid & CPR Checklist
Ensuring your team is trained, equipped, and ready for the year ahead. As we begin 2026, many Northern California safety…
Lifeguard & Aquatic Safety

Big Shoutout to Little Whale Swim School
Back in June, something happened that reminded us why safety training matters so much. While classes were going on, a…

Training Lifeguards how to Prioritize Prevention within Surveillance
This post was written by Pete DeQuincy Aquatics Manager, Fire Department/Lifeguard Services, East Bay Regional Park District and posted on…

National Lifeguard Shortage
Over the past several summers swimming pools, rivers, lakes and beaches have been affected by an increasing shortage of lifeguards. Many…
