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Mastering Forestry First Aid in Polmont: Essential Skills for Outdoor Professionals - Falkirk

Mastering Forestry First Aid in Polmont: Essential Skills for Outdoor Professionals

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness required to participate in practical injury management drills and outdoor simulations

Overview

Equip yourself with essential emergency skills on the First Aid Forestry EFAW+F course in Polmont, Scotland. Designed for outdoor professionals, this intensive training prepares you for the unique challenges of remote forestry incidents.

Kildale, England

First Aid Forestry EFAW+F | Polmont

£108+Vat per person, up to 6 people | Polmont | Ages 18+

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About This Adventure

Join our unique Forestry First Aid Course, designed specifically for outdoor professionals. Over six hours, you'll gain practical skills in managing severe injuries, hypothermia, and emergency communication in remote settings. Learn from experienced trainers who understand the challenges of forestry work, ensuring you’re prepared for real-life situations in hazardous environments.

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Rates

Group, up to 6 people: £108 (Price per person) (Ages 18+)


Duration

6 hours


If your party is more than 6 people, please contact us by phone or email.

About

Our Forestry First Aid Efaw+F courses are suitable for Forest Workers, Forestry and Fencing Contractors, Arborist, Stalking Contractors, Civil Engineering Contractors, Recreational Hunters or anyone wishing to work on Forestry Commission land or rural contracts.

The recommended Forestry Commission topics covered are:

-Severe Bleeding i.e chainsaw injuries and the use of tourniquet, trauma Dressings and Clotting Agents -Crush Injury and suspension trauma
-Hypothermia and managing an injured casualty
-Lyme Disease -Getting help without a mobile signal personal locator beacons Spot and Inreach Explorer

As a UK FISA member and the preferred provider for the Forestry Commission and Scottish Woodlands, we understand your working environment. Our Emergency first aid at work with forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses offer practical training and advice outside the classroom and tailored to your own working environment and have been designed with the help of organisations in the industry to comply with the Forestry Commissions first aid policy.

As a member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord UK Fisa, we keep up to date with health and safety in your sector of industry and continually update our Emergency First Aid at Work with forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses to reflect the most common and up to date near misses and incidents in the sector.

Tailored Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work +F Courses (EFAW +F ) delivered by full-time outdoor professionals that work in the same outdoor environment as your staff, Our trainers have a real life on the job experience of working in remote environments with casualties and hopefully bring this across during the training.

Our Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work forestry +F Efaw +f courses are more about practical advice with casualty management processing from hypothermia, contacting the correct emergency service and the use of Spot messengers and other communication devises. Emergency first aid at work forestry +F ( Efaw+F) courses is the minimum requirement for Forestry, Renewable, Construction, Utility companies and a Stalkers working on Forestry Commission Land or in remote and hazardous environments.

We are fully committed to making the forestry industry a safer environment to work within and course content is relevant useful and delivered by people who understand your own environment.

Adventure Tips

Prepare for outdoor scenarios

Wear sturdy boots and outdoor clothing to engage comfortably in practical forest simulations.

Stay hydrated during training

Bring sufficient water as the course is physically demanding and lasts six hours.

Understand emergency protocols

Review local emergency numbers and communication strategies specific to remote forestry locations.

Arrive early for briefing

Being punctual allows time to understand course layout and safety procedures before practical exercises.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Red squirrels native to Scottish woods
  • Occasional sightings of roe deer

History

Brightons is part of the historic Falkirk area, rich in woodland heritage with forestry dating back centuries.

Conservation

Local forestry practices emphasize sustainable tree management and environmental stewardship to protect native habitats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Sturdy waterproof boots

Essential

To navigate forest terrain safely during practical exercises.

Weather-appropriate clothing

Essential

Layers that adapt to changing outdoor conditions enhance comfort during training.

Notebook and pen

Useful for taking notes on procedures and protocols taught during the course.

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Staying hydrated ensures focus and energy throughout the full six-hour training.