Wilderness First Aid
Location: WV State Police Academy, Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV
Instructors: Bob Ruzewski, Donna Ruzewski
Course Dates: September 15, 17, 2026 ZOOM on line portion class – 6pm to 10pm
In person portion – October 1, 2, 2026 in person class – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Student only need to attend 1 in-person class.
Course Description: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a 16-hour course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to medical emergencies and injuries in remote and outdoor settings. Students will learn how to assess, treat, and manage common injuries and illnesses that may occur in wilderness environments, where access to medical help is limited or delayed. This course emphasizes hands-on training, scenario-based learning, and practical application of first aid principles in challenging outdoor conditions.
Students will need to contact the instructor for on line portion of the class at: bob@ruzewski.com
Students will need to register through www.wvpst.org for this class
Go to Charleston website calendar, find class needed and click on class to register.
Please contact Eva Godbey with questions about registration at 304-766-0011 ext. 22 or Email: eva.godbey@k12.wv.us
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Cunningham, SAR Training Officer at
304-414-7682 or 304-941-6025 or Email: jeff.o.cunningham@wv.gov