Syracuse Basic Street Medic Training, Feb 8-10, 2008
What is a Street Medic? Someone who volunteers to do first aid at a protest, rally, gathering, conference or where ever else your skills come in handy. Medic for your group or just to be a protester out there with the
knowledge.
What is the training like? It's a 19 hour training.
Starting in the evening on Friday for three hours, 6-9pm. and 10-7pm on Saturday and Sunday. Priority will be given to those who can commit to being there all three days.
What will I learn? Getting prepared to go out to a protest or gathering, what to wear, what to bring, how to approach someone and assess their injuries, basic first aid focussed on the injuries you are most likely to see, what to do in big crowd situations, treatments for tear gas and pepperspray, and much, much more.
When is it? It starts Friday, February 8th, 6pm-9pm, Saturday the 9th 10am-7pm, and Sunday the 10th, 10am-7pm
Who is teaching it? Adrianne Allen and Brian Dominick. We have years of experience and will soon be Red Cross re-certified to teach first aid. We each have over 6 years of experience teaching, volunteering at demonstrations and everything from community organizing to regional organizing efforts. We are also working with other medics in the North East on curriculum, keeping our skills fresh and planning future trainings.
How much does it cost? Suggested donation between $20-40. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. No one will be turned away for donating more to help cover all the costs.
What do I bring to the Training? Wear clothes you can move around in. We will be going outside, getting wet, practicing all our skills and carries. February in Central New York means hats, boots, gloves, rain gear, side bags or backpacks, ... Bring breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner if you need it. There may be breakfast and lunch served.
We have housing for out of town people.
I want to come, I might want to come, I want to have a training in my City, how do I get in touch? Send me a message to syracuserocks@hotmail.com [1]
315-884-1071.