Linda Copeland
GWRRA Rider Education has traditionally encouraged members to obtain and maintain certifications in First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). These basic skills are easily learned, but may make the difference between life and death in the critical minutes before professional help can arrive. There are a number of fine providers of this type of training available, including familiar names such as the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
GWRRA is a recognized corporate provider of the MEDIC FIRST AID international® program. As such, our certified instructor members are able to provide this high quality program to other members at a very affordable cost. In addition to First Aid and CPR, many of the Districts are proud to have recently added an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training option to the available courses.
Whatever your preferred provider, we strongly encourage you to get trained and stay current in your certification. “Education and Preparedness" are important steps in fulfillment of our motto, “Safety Is For Life." If you would like to have more information on becoming a GWRRA MEDIC FIRST AID Instructor, contact your District coordinator listed below.
Scheduled Classes
DATE: January 15, 2022 Class 8:45-12:15
HOSTED BY: Chapter E2 at Day Heights (Milford) Fireman’s Hall; 1313 S.R. 131; Milford, Ohio 45150
INSTRUCTORS: Chuck and Melanie Geggie 513-312-6665
DATE: January 22, 2022
Doors open 8:30 class 9-3:30 HOSTED BY: Chapter B3 at Groveport Zion Lutheran Church; 6014 Groveport Road; Groveport, Ohio 43125
INSTRUCTORS: Robert G. and Angela Williams
CONTACT: Gary Ballou at gwrra.ohio.map@gmail.com
DATE: February 19, 2022
Class 11am – 4 pm HOSTED BY: Chapter A at Christ United Methodist Church; 125 E. Main St.; Vanlue, Ohio
INSTRUCTORS: Mike Monday and Linda Copeland
CONTACT: Mike Monday at mlmwingers@woh.rr.com
DATE: February 26, 2022
HOSTED BY: Ch. M at Dino’s Restaurant; 10941 Mahoning Ave.; North Jackson, Ohio
INSTRUCTORS: Robert G and Angela Williams
CONTACT: Becky Jones at bjones958@zoominternet.net
When arranging a class, a minimum of 6 students is requested. The class size maximum is 24 students. If the class size is 12 or less one instructor is needed. Two instructors are needed for 13 – 24 members. The fee is $25.00 per member. Checks are made payable to GWRRA of Ohio. The requesting officer is responsible for collecting the fees and sending them and the final roster of the pre-registered participants to the MFA coordinator two weeks prior to the class.
Also include three possible date choices for the class. This will allow for flexibility when arranging training equipment and instructors. Include the name and full address of the facility where the class is scheduled to be held.
The district of Ohio and myself included would like to thank chapters I, P, T, Y, F, and T2 for monetary donations in 2019 to Medic First Aid. These donations helped greatly in making Ohio compliant in updating equipment.
Trauma First Aid Kits-Suggested content for a Trauma First Aid kit:
n CPR/Mask or Micro shield 2 – 3 pairs of gloves non-latex
n Face Shield Eye wash
n 4 – 6 large rolls of 4” gauze 4 – 6 large rolls of 2 – 3” gauze
n 4 blood stopper pads or large surgical type pads
n Assorted Gauze pads (non-stick if possible) Assorted Band Aids
n Adhesive tape-two minimum Trauma type scissors
n 2 – 4 eye pads (need to cover both eyes if one is injured)
n Cleansing compresses Betadine Swabs
n Wound Wash 3 Triangular Bandages Ace bandages – large and medium
n Sam Splint or other Splints that are small but can be lengthened if needed
n Pneumosplints – assorted Tweezers
n Cold packs Hot packs Shock Blanket
n Biomedical Waste Bag Hand Sanitizer – waterless
n Glucose gel tube Antibiotic Ointment