Join the BMLT Blues Crew for practical wilderness first aid skills for Trail Crew Leaders, Certified Sawyers, and other dedicated volunteers.
Come join us for a hands-on First Aid/CPR Training session at the Walla Walla Fire District 4 Station 41. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just love the great outdoors, this training is essential for anyone spending time in the wilderness. Learn life-saving skills from experienced EMT/instructor Joyce Himes of northeast Oregon who comes highly recommended by our friends at Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Association. Approved by the American Heart Association, certification is for 2 (two) years and includes First Aid, CPR, and AED, but with an emphasis on triage and management when 911 first responders won't be on scene for some time.
Certified Sawyers and Blues Crew Trail Crew Leaders needing certification get highest priority in ticketing. Joyce is charging us $60 per person; donations are gratefully accepted but not required for attendance.
Wear comfortable clothes. Accommodations for physical limitations will be available. Lunch break will be 45 minutes, so pack a sack lunch and we can picnic in the cemetery or out on the Prospect Point playground!
Our Event Registrar is Holly Howard - if you have any questions, please call her at (509) 301-1859. BMLT is following current CDC guidelines for infectious disease prevention. Please, if you are not well on the day of the event, stay home and let us know you're not coming.
Be a part of this exciting volunteer opportunity! We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference. No experience is necessary.
Training Details:
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Walla Walla Fire District 4 Station 41
2251 South Howard Street Walla Walla, WA 99362
Saturday, April 27th:8:15 a.m. Check in at Walla Walla Fire District 4 Station 41.
8:30 a.m. Morning First Aid/CPR/AED Training. Instructor Joyce Himes
11:30 am - Lunch - Bring your own picnic!
12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon training and skills verification
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Walla Walla Fire District 4 Station 41
2251 South Howard Street Walla Walla, WA 99362
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✅ Boots – no sneakers or sandals during work hours
✅ Long pants and long-sleeved shirt
✅ Rain gear /layers for warmth
✅ Work gloves and eye protection (glasses, sunglasses)
*** BMLT Blues Crew Supplied: Safety gear, first aid kit, hard hat, tools
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✅ Lightweight day pack
✅ Water bottle - suggest 64 ounces of water
✅ Warm clothing for wet/cold weather
✅ Lunch & snacks
✅ Medications / Personal care items / sunscreens
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⚠️ Pets are not to accompany volunteers due to work safety concerns.
⚠️ We’re currently following CDC guidelines for all BMLT-sponsored events. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
⚠️ BMLT Blues Crew practices Leave No Trace™ principles. -
For more information, contact us at blues-crew@bmlt.org or Holly Howard at (509) 301-1859.
Presented in partnership with the Umatilla National Forest, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
