Wilderness Education & Medicine of Texas

02/23/2026

Another great Wilderness First Aid class in the books. The Rec Center at Rob Fleming provides a great facility for the class

02/08/2026

Another great Wilderness First Aid class at Rice University thanks to all that participated and to R.O.P.E. for hosting

01/22/2026

Quite the story and improvisation to make a splint

Lying on the ground with her ankle snapped in half in the remote bushland of western Arnhem Land, her mind racing, and with no help or phone reception, Margie Moroney began to crawl.

01/15/2026

A great article by Seth Hawkins!

Spinal care is evolving. Decades of routine immobilization lack evidence and may cause harm. New research and WMS guidance shift the focus to spinal cord protection, selective movement strategies, and prioritizing perfusion over rigid collars.

01/08/2026

Excellent advise for all those who spend time in the outdoors

Staying mission‑ready isn’t optional—it’s part of the job. Maintaining solid fitness is one of the most important ways we ensure safety, effectiveness, and resilience in the field.

Search and rescue missions often require:

⛑Moving over uneven wilderness terrain for hours at a time
⛑Carrying a full 24‑hour pack and rescue equipment
⛑Participating in searches, litter carries, and extended field operations
⛑Staying alert and capable during overnight missions

Whether you’re preparing for SARTECH II certification or staying sharp for your next deployment, here are a few ways to keep your fitness mission‑ready:

⛑Build endurance with regular hiking under load
⛑Strengthen your core and legs for stability on uneven ground
⛑Train grip and upper‑body strength for equipment handling and litter carries
⛑Practice mobility and flexibility to reduce injury risk
⛑Maintain balanced, functional fitness—not just cardio or strength alone

Every responder plays a critical role in bringing people home safely. Staying fit means staying ready—because when the call comes, the team and the community are counting on you.

Train smart. Stay strong. Be ready.

12/13/2025

Our spring schedule is up and running. We have openings in our January 10th & 11th in Richmond TX. Send us a message if you are interested in attending

11/11/2025

Working on our spring schedule for Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder. Check back December 1st

11/01/2025

Amazing!

The steepness of El Capitan's rocky cliffs is treacherous for climbers. But this creative technique invented by Yosemite's rangers helps each time.

10/22/2025

07/12/2025

This is amazing

06/05/2025

Another great wilderness first aid class with T Woods Project. Enjoy your summer programs!!

04/19/2025

Another great WFA class last weekend. Up next another WFA class with some field geologists