Heat Emergencies

Heat emergencies can become life-threatening fast—especially during high heat and humidity. In this program, you’ll learn how the body regulates temperature, what happens when it can’t, and how to recognize and respond to heat-related illness in the field. We’ll cover risk factors and prevention, scene size-up and assessment, cooling and rehydration strategies, when to escalate care, and special considerations for athletes, older adults, children, and outdoor workers. You’ll leave with practical, protocol-ready skills to identify heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, deliver effective initial treatment.