wildernes First aid – march 2025

About course

Effective communication can be the difference between success and disaster in the backcountry. Our Off-Grid Communications course is designed to equip you with the skills to stay connected in remote areas—whether you’re navigating natural disasters or tackling rugged trails.

You’ll learn how to select, operate, and maintain a wide range of radios and digital communication devices. No license is required to attend, but we cover both GMRS and Amateur Radio in detail, giving you a clear understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and legal use.

Our instructors break down the complexities of radio communication with practical, real-world instruction—so you leave confident and ready to communicate when it matters most.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding Radio Communication Basics
  • Handheld Radio Operation & Protocols
  • Satellite Communication Devices\
  • Emergency Signaling & Distress Calls
  • Building a Communication Plan for Remote Travel
  • Off-grid Power Solutions for Communication Devices
  • Encryption & Secure Messaging in the Backcountry
  • Troubleshooting & Maintaining Communication Equipment

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Class Details

Category: Wilderness Medicine
Date & Time: March 03, 2025 at 5AM
Class Capacity: 20 students
Location: City, State

Instructor: John Doe

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SOS’s Wilderness First Responder class has been critical to me being able to BOLDLY GO

While first aid classes are certainly valuable in life, I knew that if I wanted to not only survive, but safely THRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE in the backcountry, then I would need School of Survival to guide my planning to ensure I could get home. I had zero awareness of how much misinformation the internet’s “experts” had fed me about practical skills and supplies. School of Survival actually lives the life of being in the backcountry and puts their ideas to test.

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