WFR Equipment List

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=130 BGCOLOR="#336633" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><IMG SRC="026c74b0.jpg" border=0 width="199" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B></FONT><B>Initiative for Rural </B><B>Emergency Medical Services at UVM</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Initiative for Rural E.M.S. at UVM"><U><B>main page</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=165 BGCOLOR="#FFCC00" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Initiative for Rural E.M.S. at UVM"><U><B>HOME</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="For Students of IREMS"><U><B>For Students of IREMS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Medical Links"><U>Medical Links</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Continuing Education Opportunities"><U>Continuing Education Opportunities</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WFR Equipment List"><U>WFR Equipment List</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recertification FAQ"><U>Recertification FAQ</U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=350 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>WFR Equipment List</B></I></div> <div> WFR Field Exercise Gear List<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  (web posted by Nathan Orgain 9/25/01) </FONT></div> <div> <B>THE BASIC SPIRIT OF THIS LIST</B>: This is a list of gear that we have found to be the minimum necessary for you to safely and effectively participate in the WFR outdoor exercises. In our scenarios, we will assess and manage patients as though they were truly ill / injured. As such, it will benefit you, your patient, and your learning experience if you have the proper equipment to get the job done safely and effectively. For further ideas, see the <B>"Ten Essentials"</B> page of your SOLO text.</div> <bR> <div> As noted in class, you're not required to go drop $1000 at local gear stores to procure all of this (I recommend the <A HREF="http://www.gearx.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gearx.com"><U>Outdoor Gear Exchange</U></A>, 191 Bank St. in Burlington). Other sources include well-equipped friends, the UVM Outing Club, and rentals from local shops. If obtaining the minimum gear presents a significant hardship for you, <A HREF="mailto:nathan.orgain@vtmednet.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:nathan.orgain@vtmednet.org"><U>email Nate</U></A> to discuss ideas / solutions. Substitution of items is fine, but cotton is an absolute no-no. We'll provide latex gloves when necessary for scenarios. </div> <bR> <div> <B>DO bring yourself, the gear listed, and your SOLO book (the plastic-bound text).</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DO NOT bring pets, friends, or stinky polypro</B> <B>to outdoor practicals.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>REQUIRED GEAR:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>CLOTHING: </B>(NOTE: <U>All</U> clothing should be of <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>NON-COTTON FIBER</B></FONT>) </div> <div> You should have: footwear, base layer, insulating layer, and shell layer</div> <div> <B>Footwear: </B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hiking boots. In fall, winter, and spring preferably <U>not</U> summer hiking boots. Boots should be <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Arial" >INSULATED</FONT>, e.g. winter mountaineering boots, Sorel, etc. Only boots with solid above-the-ankle support are acceptable in any circumstance. This is for the safety of your feet and ankles during exercises such as carrying patients over rough terrain.</div> <div> <B>Underlayers:</B> (polypro, capilene, bergelene, silk) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">long johns </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">shirt </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">sock liners </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">liner gloves / liner mittens (these come in handy when you have to remove out mittens to do finer work like assessments, knot tying, etc. in the cold) </div> <div> <B>Insulating layers:</B> (fleece, pile, wool, down, polarguard) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">pants </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">jacket </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">winter hat </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">insulating socks </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">mittens or gloves </div> <div> <B>Shell layer:</B> (must be water-resistant or waterproof --> treated nylon, Gore-Tex, H2NO) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">rain pants </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">shell jacket </div> <div> <B>OTHER REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:</B> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Day pack (2500+ cubic inches). Larger packs are fine. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ground pad (ensolite, Therma-Rest, Ridge Rest) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Water (minimum 2 liters for the day) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Food (think snackables to keep your energy up) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pencil and sufficient paper (remember: some pens suck in the cold) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sleeping Bag (any bag will do - preferably fall or winter bag) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pack straps, compression straps, belts, small-diameter rope (e.g. p-cord, 4-5mm rope).</div> <bR> <div> <B>OTHER USEFUL ITEMS -- BRING IF YOU HAVE:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">EXTRA CLOTHING WILL <B>ALWAYS</B> COME IN HANDY: Bring several extra pieces of clothing  (e.g. vests, socks, polypro) to use in scenario situations for building splints, bandaging, etc. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Neck warmer </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gaiters </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Crazy Creek - style chair </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ski or hiking poles </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bivouac sack </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">extra pack straps, compression straps, belts, rope, etc. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Plastic or nylon tarp (any reasonable size will do) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Any gear that <U>you</U> normally would bring outdoors in that season (specific to the sports / pursuits in which you participate -- ice axes, snowshoes, paddle, etc.) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Headlamp </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Portable avalanche shovel (winter only)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">latrine supplies (TP, spade shovel, etc.) </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>