This Course will be held within Camp Silverado and will be mostly outside. We are in Amador County California off Hwy 88 - Google Map search for Camp Silverado Lodge. Camp is on the northeast side of the lake. All proceeds after expenses goes to continued work within Camp Silverado. Camp Silverado is a partnered project between Friends of Camp Silverado (501 (c) 3 non-profit) and the Amador District Office of the El Dorado National Forest
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This NASAR WEC program compliments all NASAR SAR courses and certifications. We believe it will enhance every team member’s ability to respond in wilderness environments. NASAR is currently a member of the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Wilderness Medical Programs are recognized through them.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - 20 Hrs. (Friday night 6 PM through Sunday 6 PM)
Robert Plantz, PA/C will be your primary instructor for this weekend. He brings forth a depth of experience that will make this event memorable, educational, and elevate your confidence to perform first aid as a Search and Rescue first responder. Contact with Robert can be done through this email: rwplantz@gmail.com
Text book required
The "Wilderness First Aid" textbook supports this 16-hour course that prepares you to recognize and avoid wilderness hazards, and do first aid with whatever you have or can improvise. You learn how to prevent and treat problems caused by exposure to heat, cold, altitude, lightning strike, biological hazards, and medical conditions that can turn into emergencies, as well as practicing wound care and improvised splinting. You also learn how to do a complete assessment of a patient with serious problems, and then put your skills together in a series of role-playing simulated accidents. NASAR has partnered with Steve Donelan to produce the latest generation of Wilderness Emergency Care courses. The updated textbook, Wilderness First Aid is published by NASAR and supports the Wilderness First Aid Course.
The books’ 8 1/2″ by 11″ format gives ample space for many photos of wilderness hazards, rescues, and injuries in full color, as well as many drawings that clearly show how to do emergency care procedures, book is available from the NASAR Bookstore. A textbook is required for this course, please order yours NOW through NASAR.
Class size is limited to 20 - so register today.
Camping and meals are included (Tents and small RV camping. Large (greater than 24' RVs are not advised). Friends of Camp Silverado is a 501(c)3 non-profit Tax EIN 45-4253732 a donation of $40 for each registration will go toward continued Camp development. You can donate more if you wish. DONATE HERE Camp is semi-primitive and no potable water. Toilets and showers should be up and running. Bring in drinking water. Please email any dietary needs o restrictions to Del at 1662del@gmail.com All proceeds for this course after expenses will be donated to FOCS.
There is NO reduction in the Class fee if you choose not to sleep in Camp. There is an opt out on meals that will save you roughly $70 Opting out of meals can save you and allows you to invite friends and/or family into camp to cook for you while you take the course. Opting out means you will either eat out or prepare your own meals. You have an option to bring a guest (max 3/$30 - children under 14 years are free and there is no max on children count just as long as there are accompanied adults) to attend to your campsite needs which can save you some time during meal breaks. Guests or children CAN NOT participate in Course.
Out-of-Camp sleeping options are:
Out-of-Camp eating options:
Getting there. These maps may help. They show you major routes in (zoomed out) and the minor roads into Camp (zoom in). In general from the west you have Hwy 50 to Pollock Pines and pick up Mormon Emigrant Trail (my fav) to 88 or through Jackson and straight up Hwy 88. You can come in from Nevada or South Lake Tahoe via 89/88 from the north.
Check-in can begin as early as 1200 on Friday, dinner will be at 1700, and we will begin the Course at 1800 in the Lodge.
FAQs
Camping? RVs?
Camping in Camp has plenty of room. Bathrooms and showers should be up and running. Large RVs, fifth wheels, and trailers are not recommended. Anything longer than 18 feet should be questioned. The road in is a single car width having very few turnouts and the trees are tight. We will not be responsible for you losing pieces of your vehicle(s). RVs can fit in the USFS Dispersed Campsite (Martin Meadows) , Plasse’s, the Silver Lake East, or the Silver Lake West (EID) campgrounds that are close by.
Coming into Camp early?
You will be welcome to come into Camp earlier and stay later. Adding 1-2 days at either end (or both) is OK. The "meal option" option will not be available for these extra meals. There is no reduction in fee if you choose to sleep outside of Camp.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
There is an expectation that you are an active member of an organized search and rescue team with current affiliation or have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with an Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for Search and Rescue in your area of response. However, NASAR does not have this as a requirement. If you are interested in the topic you may register for the class. Explorers and Venture Team members under 18 must be accompanied by their adult team representation as per BSA requirements. Instructors are not to assume this role. These adults can come as support paying a separate non-participation registration.
What can/can't I bring to the course? What should I prepare for? What should I bring?
No restrictions on anything that you are legally allowed to possess on forest service land. Let it be known that we will not be shooting guns. There are the usual hazards – mountain lions, bears, and rattle snakes (all very very rare). There are mosquitoes and the sun at this altitude is intense. No poison oak, ticks, or skunks. We are at 7500 feet in elevation, altitude acclimation and dehydration is a concern. YOU MUST BRING DRINKING WATER, All water in Camp is to be considered non-potable and for washing, flushing, and fire suppression only. If you are a SAR Team member - Bring all of your SAR gear (you may need it) .
Can I bring a friend, my spouse, my dog, or kids?
Yes maximum 3 over the age of 14 - under 14 is free and are not in this count. Only you will be allowed to witness the course and they must find a way to entertain themselves away from the class settings. Of course dogs and kids will need an adult to be responsible for them in Camp. Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed inside of buildings. There are a lot of other activities that can be done in and around Camp outside of just camping and meal support. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, and fishing to name a few. Purchase the separate "Guest" ticket for your guests over 14. This is a non-course ticket and they can not participate in the training. The ONLY Guest option is in the opting out of meals registration. No exceptions.
Any Discounts or Certificates?
There is a Certification fee built into registration (read the descriptions). Discounts are built in for Members of SAR Teams. Discounts for Amador Search and Rescue personnel. The NASAR Certificate is already discounted for all students, no additional NASAR Member discounts.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Is there an emergency phone number for Camp?
Email Robert rwplantz@gmail.com or Del at 1662del@gmail.com or call Camp at 209-258-4576
This also the emergency number in Camp that you can share with family while you are in Camp.
Camp has very sketchy cell coverage.
Is my registration transferable? Refundable?
Transferable – Yes 100% to another SAR Team member or hold for another NASAR Academy event.
Refundable – Yes mostly, If we are more than 14 days out from the start of event, refunds will be 100%.
Within 10 days expect 50% or less.
Within 7 days expect 25% or less.
Within 3 days expect none..