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Grinnell College

Outdoor Recreation Assistant

Grinnell, IA · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Wilderness medicine certification (wilderness first aid, wilderness advanced first aid, wilderness first responder, wilderness EMT) * Experience leading adventure trips. * Climbing wall instructor ...

YMCA

Trail Counselor Guide - Daily

Grand Marais, MN · On-site

$95/day

Wilderness First Responder (WFR). o The YMCA recognizes and accepts WFRcertifications from a variety of institutions if they meet certainrequirements. A full course must be at least 70 hours with a ...

Eagle's Nest Foundation

$12.25 - $16/hr

Wilderness First Responder Certification * At least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a clean driving record, and a willingness and ability to drive participants and staff in vehicles ...

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How do I become a contractual wilderness first responder?

To become a contractual wilderness first responder, you need to complete a recognized Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification course, which typically lasts 2-5 days and covers emergency medical skills for remote environments. After certification, you can apply for contract positions that require wilderness medical skills, often needing relevant experience and the ability to work in outdoor settings.

What is the difference between Contractual Wilderness First Responder vs Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectContractual Wilderness First ResponderWilderness Emergency Medical Technician
CertificationsWilderness First Responder (WFR)Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, remote, wilderness settingsOutdoor, remote, wilderness settings
Employer & IndustryOutdoor education, adventure guides, rescue servicesOutdoor rescue, expedition teams, outdoor healthcare

Both roles require wilderness medical certifications and involve working in outdoor, remote environments. The Wilderness First Responder focuses on basic emergency care in wilderness settings, while the Wilderness EMT has more advanced medical training, often including patient transport and more complex procedures. The choice depends on the level of medical skills needed for specific outdoor roles.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Wilderness First Responder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

EMT, or Wilderness First Responder

Forest Acres Camp for Girls

Fryeburg, ME • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

All staff members go through an intensive precamp orientation developed from more than seventy years of counselor training at Indian Acres Camp for Boys and Forest Acres Camp for Girls. More than half of the staff members return each year. Careful staff selection and training ensure a caring, supportive and encouraging environment in which campers grow, learn and have fun. Whether supervising, counseling, coaching or teaching, staff members provide sensitive leadership and quality instruction. An M.D. and an R.N. are resident members of the camp staff. A hospital is only 10 miles from camp.

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