Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course
Hosted by Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service
Instructed by Landmark Learning using the NOLS Curriculum

Prepare for the unexpected with a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. Whether you hike, paddle, climb, or lead others into remote environments, this hybrid course provides the essential skills needed to respond to medical emergencies where definitive care is delayed.

Taught by expert instructors from Landmark Learning using the NOLS Wilderness Medicine curriculum, this course blends online learning with immersive, hands-on training. The hybrid format includes:

  • 3 modules of online coursework to build foundational knowledge at your own pace
  • 5 consecutive days of in-person instruction in Chattanooga, TN

Participants will learn how to:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
  • Take and interpret patient history
  • Provide extended patient care in remote settings
  • Make informed evacuation and rescue decisions

Expect a dynamic learning environment with indoor classroom instruction and outdoor practical scenarios, regardless of weather. November temperatures in Chattanooga typically average in the mid-50s with low rainfall, but participants should be ready for any conditions.

Course Details:

Dates: November 5 -November 9, 2026

Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center
 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Lodging: Not included

Certifications & Continuing Education:

Qualifies you to take the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Bridge Course, allowing you to sit for the National Registry EMR exam. Learn more

Earn 62 hours of EMT Continuing Education through CAPCE

Eligible for academic credit through the University of Utah or Western Colorado University

Important Information:

This course is physically and mentally demanding; please come prepared.

Review NOLS' attendance and cancellation policies before registering.

Whether you're a first responder, trip leader, camp counselor, or an adventurous traveler, this course will give you the tools and confidence to respond effectively in wilderness medical emergencies.

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  • Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Chattanooga, TN
    November 5-9

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