Disaster Response Training

Disaster Relief

Humanity First provides humanitarian aid to those affected by natural or man-made disasters. Since its inception, relief operations have been undertaken all around the world, providing shelter, water, food, clothing, and sanitation to affected populations.

We have established a database of medical emergency response personnel to ensure the deployment of Humanity First Medical Disaster Response Team staff within 72 hours of a major international disaster where local, regional, and national resources are overwhelmed.

Humanity First is implementing specific staff training and management tools to maintain our readiness to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.

Disaster Response Course

The Humanity First Disaster Response Course is aimed at doctors, nurses, paramedics, and logistics personnel to equip them with an understanding of disaster response management and medical practice.

This course provides an overview of disaster response to both medical and logistics personnel. It is expected that HF Medical Response Team (MRT) members will have been certified on courses such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). This course is an adjunct, not an alternative, to those courses.

Important Note: The Humanity First Disaster Response Course is a challenging and demanding three-day course that introduces you to what it takes to respond to an international disaster. The course combines classroom instruction with practical training and field exercises to provide a unique experience. Students will train, exercise, and live under field conditions for the duration of the course.

What to Bring

Hat
Rain gear
Warm coat
Change of clothes
Sweater
Extra socks
Hiking boots
Sandals
A bathing suit
Towel
Soap/shampoo
Water bottle
Pillow
Pocket knife
Flashlight

Humanity First will provide you with a tent (shared), a sleeping bag, a cot, a sleeping pad, pots/pans, plates, cutlery, stoves, and lanterns. We provide the food and snacks, but not room service.

Come join us. Once you have registered for the course above, please also enroll as a Disaster Relief Team Volunteer by completing the following form.