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Fall-Winter 2026 Advanced First Aid Classes Washington
NOTE: Northwest Response courses are mobile. We travel to the client When emergencies strike, whether at work, on the water, or in remote places, basic first aid often isn’t sufficient. That’s why taking an advanced first aid course can make a significant difference. What does “Advanced First Aid” entail? At Northwest Response, the Advanced First…
Read MoreWashington State Wilderness First Aid Classes 2026
Are you considering a Wilderness First Aid Class? Wilderness First Aid is an exceptional program for individuals working in remote environments. These settings often present unique challenges, necessitating specialized training. The HSI Wilderness First Aid course is meticulously designed to equip first aid providers with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate effectively in the…
Read MoreHigh voltage lines and equipment – Automated external defibrillators.
Northwest Response is answering the call for all Washington State Electrical Workers. With the new rule making going into effect on January 1, 2025 Northwest Response is offering $100.00 off all AED’s and First Aid, CPR/AED Training for Electrical Companies registered to do business in Washington State. To qualify for the discount please use the form…
Read MoreWashington State Wildfire PPE
Safety Standards for Washington State Wildfire Smoke When looking for a N95 to protect your workers and comply with Washington State L&I Regulations during wildfire smoke incursion one option is the Lighthouse Shield Pro N95, the best in class N95. https://www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-rules/chapter-pdfs/WAC296-820.pdf#WAC_296_820_835 Wildfire smoke exposure is increasing in frequency and intensity, presenting health risks to workers.…
Read MoreWilderness First Aid for WA Department of Agriculture
What a week! Northwest Response (NWR) just wrapped up a marathon week of training on First Aid training from basic “Lay Responser” to “Wilderness First Aid” After 14 months of no First Aid Classes (CUZ… COVID) we have held eight classes in the last 30 days, in addition to our ongoing commitment to the WA…
Read MoreAMR Pierce County EMT’s
It was very sad to read that AMR (American Medical Response) will be laying off hundreds of EMT’s in the South Sound by the end of January 2023. While we do not have any full time positions, we do need EMT’s for Stand-by First Aid during the Spring – Fall. We primarily work Marathons (running…
Read MoreWilderness First Aid Training for WA State
Since COVID, Northwest Response switched gears from First Aid Training to respiratory protection training and qualitative fit testing of N95’s to full face respirators for Hospitals, Surgery Centers, Dental/Medical, Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Family Homes. Starting in December of 2020, NWR has been working closely with the Washington State Department of Health to fulfill…
Read MoreWelcome Change
With COVID disrupting just about every aspect of business, we have been fortunate to have skills that kept us going through it all. For the past year we have been laser focused on working with the healthcare, eldercare & Adult Family Homes to provide Respirator Fit Testing almost exclusively. We are still under contract with the…
Read MoreBoating Season Safety Tips
Most critical boating accidents stem from eleven events: Boating accidents make news. Maybe it’s a throwback to the great tales of misadventure at sea. Maybe it’s their novelty; many mundane activities are statistically riskier, but beyond the headlines, one or more of a relative handful of causes are usually to blame, says Randy Vance, editor-at-large…
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