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We pride ourselves on our safety record. We have very few injuries each year because we are proactive in risk management.<\/p>\n
Our staff knows the terrain and is highly trained to make good decisions in the field regarding the safety of participants. This training is based on our First Aid Protocol manual that covers everything from treating a blistered heel to safety during lightning storms. All Teacher\/Naturalists must maintain at minimum a certification in Wilderness First Aid (16 hour intensive training in wilderness medicine) as well as Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. All staff who lead backpacking trips have even more rigorous Wilderness First Responder training (64 hours intensive training in wilderness medicine). All program staff carry first aid kits including epinephrine for severe allergic reactions. We have an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on site for cardiac emergencies.<\/p>\n
Our campus is self-contained and number of our staff live on site. Finally, every person Tremont hires has undergone thorough reference checks as well as background checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>