Event Medical Services - First Aid Support Team (FAST)
The American Red Cross provides emergency medical care and first aid at all types of special events throughout  the Great Lakes Region. The Washtenaw County Regional Chapter can provide services through its office in Ann Arbor and via coordination with partner Chapters throughout the area.
With the ability to quickly deploy teams on foot, bicycle, off-road ambulance vehicles, and trucks; FAST members can handle any emergency that may occur at your event - from small cuts to seizures, difficulty breathing, heat exhaustion, and much more.
Our teams are equipped to the advanced first aid or "first responder" level of care. This includes treatment modalities like:
Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Emergency Airway Adjuncts and Suctioning
Bandaging and Splinting
Spinal Immobilization and Backboarding
Provision of Over-the-Counter Medications
Administration of Epi-Pens and Assistance with Inhalers
...and much more!
CURRENT AND PAST CLIENTS:
The University of Michigan (Athletics and other Venues)
Ann Arbor Main Street Area Association (Taste of Ann Arbor, Rolling Sculpture Car Show)
Ann Arbor Art Fairs
State of Michigan (Michigan State Fair)
Running Fit (Marathons and Other Runs)
EVENT SERVICES:
As you can see, FAST has an extensive history in providing medical services at special events. By utilizing volunteers, we can provide medical services at very competitive rates as a service to our communities. Discounts are available for non-profits and charity events. FAST regularly works with many regional ambulance services providers and can coordinate all medical services you will require. We have many years of experience in special event medicine and can develop a medical plan that suits your event. For a consultation or more information, contact our Program Director, Kristopher Thompson, at 734-260-7748 or thompsonkris@usa.redcross.org.
VOLUNTEER:
If you are interested in volunteering for FAST, please contact Stephanie Boles, our Director of Volunteer Resources, at 734-971-5300 or boless@usa.redcross.org to schedule a New Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers are provided with extensive training, including CPR, First Aid, and many of the other skills above. Current healthcare professionals (MD/DO, PA-C, RN, LPN, EMT, MFR, etc.) are encouraged to apply, but no medical background is required. Both classroom and on-the-job training will be provided to all new volunteers.
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES:
FAST maintains a supply of basic medical supplies and an on-call team of first responders and healthcare providers that are available for response to MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS (MCIs) and other emergency situations as requested by any emergency management or public safety agency. We also maintain a team of WILDERNESS SEARCH AND RESCUE staff and resources, including members with extensive training in WSAR management and planning. Please contact the team's on-duty supervisor for emergency dispatch of these resources at 734-961-1015. If you need assistance with canteen services or with assistance for a family affected by a disaster, call our main line at 734-971-5300 or 888-971-5300.
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS:
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