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 Sunburns,
bee stings, heat exhaustion, choking, chest
pains, cuts and bruises are just a
few of the issues that people could
experience during a community event. First aid station team members
provide basic first aid and CPR to individuals
during community events.
The Red Cross receives requests to provide First Aid stations at many
community events throughout the year. F.A.S.T. members
provide timely and efficient coverage for those events where there is a risk of
accidental injury. It is not intended to replace or delay advanced medical care.
F.A.S.T. member responsibilities include:
 | supporting the Red Cross mission |
| ensuring that an adequately stocked First Aid kit and all other supplies
necessary to operate the station are available at the station before each
sporting or community event |
| ensuring that all proper maintenance checks for all equipment are
performed according to manufacturer’s guidelines |
| follow the First Aid Station guidelines, including Federal confidentiality
regulations |
| requesting local EMS system transportation when needed |
| maintaining accurate, neat and complete records, reports, and logs for
his/her station |
To be a F.A.S.T member, you must:
| be at least 17 years of age (if under 17 years of age, must have a signed
parent permission form; if under 15 years of age, must have a signed parent
permission form and parent must be present) |
| hold current Red Cross certification in First Aid, and Adult, Child and
Infant CPR |
| be able to function effectively and meet all responsibilities expected of
a First Aid Station Member |
| have excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| be able to work effectively and cooperatively with others in a high
stressed environment |
| be physically able to perform all duties of the job, which may include
extensive standing and/or walking |
Benefits of being a F.A.S.T. member:
| time and talent contribution to the Blount County Red Cross chapter |
| discounts on Red Cross First Aid and CPR training courses (Blount Co.
only) |
| gain emergency response experience |
| free admission to the community events that you work as a F.A.S.T. member
(guaranteed only for the day of your shift |
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