This $400 course costs just $50 for ICO Trip Leaders, and aspiring leaders who will lead two trips by August 2027. 

Reno ICO is grateful to our partner Nevada Urban Indians (NVUI) who is funding a 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Class on the weekend of May 9-10th in Reno. While the expenses to put on this course are over $400 per participant, Nevada Urban Indians sponsorship enables us to provide the course to trip leaders and volunteers from Reno ICO and NVUI for $50 which will include lunch and snacks. (A great bargain!)  If money is tight, scholarships are available.

This course is being taught by Michael Garcia, a highly respected Wilderness First Aid instructor, trained through NOLS. Michael is dedicated to getting all folks out into the wilderness. (Note from Rob: I took Michael's WFA class and it was exceptional – It has enabled me to feel prepared to serve as “medic” on several multi-day rafting and backpacking trips.) Michael is not only a gifted teacher, wildly entertaining, and a superb actor, but he shares the values of Reno ICO. 

Before you take this course, it is highly recommended that you have a current standard first aid certification and a CPR/AED class.  Interested ICO volunteers and trip leaders may want to take advantage of these local first aid opportunities. 

To signup for the class, please email Reno ICO Chair, Rob Schamberg by April 22.  Rob will reply to your email with instructions for providing your $50 fee, along with the location of the course. The course is limited to 15 people, and will likely sell out. 

If you have any questions about the Wilderness First Aid course, your certifications, or experience, please email Rob.