A first-aider is an adult volunteer who has taken Girl Scout-approved first-aid and CPR training that includes
specific instructions for child CPR. If, through the American Red Cross, National Safety Council, EMP America, or
American Heart Association, you have a chance to be fully trained in first-aid and CPR, doing so may make your
activity-planning go a little more smoothly. The Safety Activity Checkpoints always tell you when a first-aider
needs to be present.
Activities can take place in a variety of locations, which is why first-aid requirements are based on the
remoteness of the activity—as noted in the Safety Activity Checkpoints for that activity. For example, it’s possible
to do a two-mile hike that has cell phone reception and service along the entire route and EMS (Emergency
Medical System) is, at maximum, 30 minutes away at all times. It is also possible to hike more remotely with no
cell phone service at a place where EMS would take more than 30 minutes to arrive. It’s important that you or
another volunteer with your group h