Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Devon - EAFW+F
Devon‑Based Training at Our Dartmoor Centre
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry
EFAW+F courses in Devon
The Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry qualification provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond to medical emergencies in forestry, agricultural, and other high‑risk outdoor environments. This EFAW+F course in Devon trains learners on the additional hazards identified in the Forestry Commission First Aid Policy.
Designed for those working in forestry, agriculture, land management, and remote outdoor settings, this course ensures first aiders are fully prepared to manage both general workplace incidents and the unique challenges associated with rural and isolated environments.
Courses are delivered at our Dartmoor training venue in Devon. Learners can choose either the one‑day Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F) course, or the full 2‑day Outdoor First Aid course, which awards both the Outdoor First Aid certificate and the Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry qualification.
Course Objectives
Participants will develop the ability to:
Understand and apply core emergency first aid procedures relevant to forestry and agricultural work.
Respond effectively to a wide range of injuries, from minor wounds to life‑threatening conditions such as catastrophic bleeding and crush injuries.
Use forestry‑specific first aid equipment, including tourniquets and haemostatic agents.
Recognise and manage environmental risks such as extreme cold, hypothermia, and Lyme disease.
Provide effective care in remote locations where access to emergency services may be delayed.
Emergency First Aid Content
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Adult CPR
- Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Key anatomical knowledge to support first aid decision‑making
- Primary survey
- Recovery position
- Ongoing monitoring
- Recognition and treatment of choking in adults
- Managing seizures safely and effectively
- Cuts, grazes, sprains, and strains
- Infection prevention and control
- Managing minor and severe bleeding
- Bandaging and dressing techniques
- Identifying and treating burns and scalds
- Recognising signs of shock
Forestry First Aid Content
- Application of tourniquets
- Use of haemostatic dressings in remote environments
- Identifying and managing crush‑related trauma
- Recognising and treating shock in outdoor environments
- Adapting CPR and casualty assessment when help may be delayed
- Preparing for emergencies in isolated areas
- Safe handling, stabilisation, and movement of casualties
- Recognising and treating hypothermia and frostbite
- Understanding symptoms, risks, and early management
Assessment
Learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations and theoretical knowledge checks. Practical assessments include realistic casualty simulations to ensure participants can confidently apply their skills in both general and forestry‑specific scenarios.
Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Deliver effective emergency first aid in forestry, agricultural, and remote outdoor environments
Manage a wide range of injuries and medical conditions
Apply forestry‑specific first aid techniques confidently
Respond appropriately when emergency services are delayed or difficult to access
This qualification is essential for anyone working in high‑risk outdoor industries where enhanced first aid capability is required.
For those needing a higher clinical qualification, our FREC 3 course in Devon provides advanced pre‑hospital care training.
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F) in Devon
Our trainers bring real‑world experience and high‑level teaching skills, ensuring your EFAW+F course is practical, engaging, and easy to learn from.
As one of the South West’s leading providers of First Aid and Pre‑Hospital Care training, we run frequent EFAW+F courses across Devon, giving you plenty of opportunities to book a date that suits you
Testimonials
“Toby made the day both interesting and enjoyable. Many thanks.
Area Manager F&W Forestry UK Ltd.” – Google review
“Great day from Toby, teaching me and my team EFAW+F. Second refresher I’ve organised with Optimal, and will use them again in the future” Chris, Google review
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone working in forestry, agriculture, land management, arboriculture, or other outdoor industries where the Forestry Commission requires additional first aid training. It is also suitable for those working in remote or high‑risk environments.
All EFAW+F courses are delivered at our Dartmoor training venue in Devon.
Yes. We can deliver EFAW+F for teams at your location across Devon and the South West.
Yes. The course content meets the requirements of the Forestry Commission First Aid Policy.
Key topics include catastrophic bleeding control, tourniquet use, haemostatic agents, crush injuries, shock, hypothermia, Lyme disease, and managing emergencies in remote environments.
The EFAW+F certificate is valid for three years.
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