Rescue Stories
Read real-world rescue stories from students who successfully applied their CPR and first aid skills in emergency situations. These accounts demonstrate the critical value of hands-on safety training and highlight how our team's deep experience prepares individuals to act when it matters most.
Right Place, Right Time: A Wilderness First Responder in Action
It's the scenario we train for but hope we never have to face. You're enjoying a beautiful day on the…
Meet Cobalt: How Wilderness First Aid Training Shows Up When You Least Expect It
When Cobalt signed up for a Wilderness First Aid course, it was to prepare for volunteer search and rescue work.…
When the First Responder Becomes the Patient: Karen Yee’s Survival Story
Karen Yee is the kind of person you want around in an emergency. A long-time Scoutmaster who has been certified…
Caught in the Storm: One Ski Patroller’s Lessons in Safety and Rescue
When record-breaking snow buried the Sierras during the 2022–23 winter season, Ted Lenzie found himself skiing into what could have…
Wilderness First Responder in Action: How Kim Saved a Runner at Napa to Sonoma Half
When Kim signed up for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training, she never imagined she’d use those skills in the middle…
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…
