Safety Training Pros Blog
Wilderness First Aid on the PCT: A Real Rescue Story
Our wilderness programs are informed by the guidelines and best practices of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), which outlines best practices for managing trauma, environmental emergencies, and medical issues in wilderness settings. We are so proud of our student Nicole for jumping in without hesitation during this real-world rescue, and we are grateful to her and to Tim for allowing…
Categories
Looking for something?
Sacramento Workplace First Aid: Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention on the Job
As summer temperatures in Sacramento regularly push past 100 degrees, heat-related illnesses become a critical hazard for many workplaces. Failing…
How to Perform CPR: A Step-by-Step Guide
Updated July 2026 // This article is based on current American Red Cross guidelines. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can save a…
Wilderness First Aid For Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Updated June 2026 // This article is based on current wilderness medicine guidance, including the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice…
Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness First Aid on the PCT: A Real Rescue Story
Our wilderness programs are informed by the guidelines and best practices of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), which outlines best…
Training for the Trail: One Scoutmaster’s Experience with Wilderness First Aid
Taking a group of scouts deep into the backcountry is a tremendous responsibility, and true preparation requires much more than…
Wild Horses & Wilderness Safety: Meet Lisa Rani
The dust settles on a long, remote dirt road, miles from the nearest town. For lifelong photographer Lisa, this is…
“When It Roars, Go Indoors”: Mitigating Thunderstorm Risks in the Backcountry
By Ted Lenzie “When it roars, go indoors” is a perfect rule for urban areas, but what happens when you…
Workplace Safety & CPR for Business
California Mandates a CERP for Your School: What Now?
Receiving a state mandate from the California Department of Education can feel like adding “one more thing” to an already…
Lifeguard & Aquatic Safety
How To Become a Better Lifeguard
Set yourself apart from the crowd by adding Advanced Lifeguard Training to your resume. Our training is only offered once…
How to Renew Your Lifeguard Certification
Safety Training Pros is offering a one day re-certification class for current lifeguards. The class is from 8:00 AM -…
Hypoxic Blackout in Aquatic Activities is Deadly Serious
The practices of hyperventilation preceding underwater swimming and extended breath-holding in the water are dangerous and potentially deadly activities. These…