On-Site Custom Wilderness First Aid Courses

Lodge owners and outfitters face the same challenges as any operation located in remote environments or in areas where emergency response is limited or delayed. The lack of immediate medical care requires a well thought out medical plan that includes appropriate training, first aid kits and an evacuation plan to definitive care.

We have found that Emergency Action Plans in our industry are often inadequate due to the lack of available resources and information for outfitters and lodges catering to clients in austere environments.

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Comprehensive Emergency Action Plan

Finns West can provide  comprehensive Emergency Action Plan development that includes, but not limited to; medical emergencies, fire, weather, local resources and evacuation plans that are tailored to your operation and environment. We understand the logistics, clientele, and operations that outfitters and lodges face as we have traveled to and worked with lodges and outfitters around the globe to develop a reasonable and obtainable Emergency Action Plan.

Finns West Wilderness First Aid Development Plans

Our lodge program provides on-site custom wilderness first aid courses for your guides and staff. We will evaluate your operation while on-site and develop a specific Emergency Action Plan. We will review your first aid kits and provide recommendations regarding up-to-date supplies and/or equipment necessary to be prepared for day-to-day issues or emergencies.

Finns West has partnered with major lodge / outfitter insurance agencies and underwriters to not only reduce your premiums but to also reduce claims with a pro-active approach to risk management though our training and Emergency Action Plans.

We have partnered with Global Rescue, a world-wide medical support & evacuation company, to provide a truly comprehensive start-to-finsh Emergency Action Plan.

Ali Flota
Lodge Owner El Pescador Lodge / Belize

Finns West came to our lodge in Belize and administered the 3 day Wilderness First Aid course for my guides, Boat Captain and myself.  The course was presented in a fun, informative and very hands-on way which was both impactful and engaging.  Not only did we learn a lot, but had a great time doing it.  We found this course to be really useful for real-world scenarios / emergencies that could happen to us while flats fishing.  In addition to learning the First Aid required for the certification, I found the course to have the added benefit of being a team builder for our lodge/guides.  We finished the course as a stronger team.  Thank you Finns West.  I look forward to working with you again on our re-certification!

Tom Evenson
Orvis ​Pro & Endorsement Manager

Hands down the most relevant first aid course I have even taken. The hands-on scenarios combined with the critical thinking aspects of the Finns West course has prepared myself and my staff for any situation we may face while in the field with our clients.

Scott Tarrant
Fly Fishing Manager The Broadmoor Fly Fishing

Positively the best course I’ve ever taken and the smartest preemptive move we’ve made at The Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp.

Oliver White
Owner / Guide Abaco Lodge & Bair's Lodge Adventure Angler Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Host

I’ve been working as a guide and outfitter my whole life, and I have taken more first aid courses than I can remember.  Nothing has been more practical and better purposed for my line of work than the course Finns West put together for my team of guides in the Bahamas. Focusing on the practical real world events me and my guides will likely encounter in our careers it was money and time well spent and I would strongly encourage all lodges and guides to jump on board.