Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry First Aid Training)
Compliant. Practical. Real-World First Aid for Forestry, Tree Surgery, and Remote Work Environments.
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry
If you work outdoors, in forestry, arboriculture, or other remote environments, the Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry) course is a must-have. Designed to meet both HSE and Forestry Commission standards, this one-day qualification covers the essential life-saving skills needed when working with chainsaws, heavy machinery, or in isolated woodland areas. From managing catastrophic bleeds to treating crush injuries and hypothermia, this course goes beyond standard first aid—because when you’re miles from help, what you do in the first few minutes matters most.
Duration: 1 day
Cost: £120 (group and refresher rates available)
Certification: Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry – valid for 3 years
Endorsed by: Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Tree surgeons and arborists
Forestry workers, ecologists, and park rangers
Landscapers and estate managers
Remote outdoor professionals including environmental consultants
Anyone who needs a +F first aid certificate to work in forestry or remote outdoor sites
Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry) Course Content
This course includes all the content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, with an added module required by the Forestry Commission (+F).
Primary Survey and CPR
Managing an unconscious casualty
Catastrophic bleeding and the use of tourniquets and haemostatic agents
Shock and severe bleeding
Crush injuries
Hypothermia
Lyme disease and tick awareness
Bites, stings and common outdoor injuries
Chainsaw-related injuries (penetrating trauma)
AED use (Defibrillator)
Why Train With Optimal First Aid?
We’re not your average training company. Our instructors are ex-Armed Forces, with real experience managing trauma and medical incidents in forests, fields, and far-flung places — not just classrooms.
Outdoor and hostile environment specialists
Paediatric and trauma-qualified instructors
All kit provided, including trauma equipment
Small, scenario-led sessions
Delivered where you need it: your site or ours
Where We Operate
We regularly run Emergency First Aid at Work +F courses across:
Devon (Torquay, Exeter, Barnstaple, Plymouth)
Cornwall (Truro, Bodmin, Newquay, Liskeard)
Available nationwide on request
Want us to come to you? We deliver on-site group training at your yard, office, or outdoor venue.
Ready to Book Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Forestry) Training?
Call us: 07762 082310
Email: info@optimalfirstaid.co.uk
5 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3JB
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – if you use chainsaws or work in remote forestry, the +F module is a requirement.
Yes – including tourniquet use, catastrophic bleeds, crush injuries, and penetrating wounds.
Absolutely. We deliver on-site training across Devon, Cornwall, and beyond.
Yes – it fully meets +F content requirements and is CPD-certified.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form or alternatively call us using the number below.
Mobile: 07462 795456
