Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

Would you be able to keep a cool head if you or someone you know needed first aid? It can be difficult to be prepared for every sort of emergency situation, but having some basic knowledge is always ...

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does ...

DETROIT – Local 4 wants to make your summer safer! Join us for our July Go 4 It event: First Aid Basics. In partnership with the American Red Cross and U-M Dearborn, we’re offering a free 50-minute ...

The person standing next to you in line at the grocery store suddenly collapses and hits her head on the hard floor. Your toddler starts to choke on a piece of food and turns blue in the face. What ...

Somewhere along the line you probably learned the basics of first aid. If someone scrapes their knee you wash it and stick on a band aid. If the cut is deeper, you apply pressure and get some help.

The other night, I was walking my dog before bed when an errant rusty screw went through the sole of my Birkenstocks and into my toe. I hobbled home — luckily enough, I was just a few steps away — and ...

Many of us are starting to make plans for how we will enjoy our abundant outdoor resources in the coming summer months. I hope that you also take the time to think about safety and prepare for the ...

A first-aid kit is a must-have on any boat, but where you do your boating—and how self-sufficient you have to be before you can get help—dictates a lot about the contents. It’s also imperative to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Members of Cub Scout Pack 27, of Oakwood, learned the basics of first aid to fulfill the first aid component of their next rank award. The pack visited the Training Institute ...