DofE | Basecamp First Aid

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Duke of Edinburgh

We support organisations to deliver DofE at Bronze, Silver & Gold levels including providing Outdoor First Aid Training and bespoke packages for schools and youth groups. For more information please get in touch today or contact Steve Wilson at East Exped Ltd

DofE First Aid Training

We are able to provide training for First Aid and emergency procedures for young people as part of the expedition training. We can also provide First Aid training courses for staff delivering the Duke of Edinburgh programme in your organisation.

DofE Expeditions & Gold Residentials

We can deliver expedition training days / weekends to prepare young people for their expedition, advise on routes and equipment, and assist with the remote supervision of groups whilst undertaking their expedition. Training can be based in Cheshire, North Wales or the Peak District.

Taking the correct kit on your expedition is essential. Use the the DofE Expedition Kit List as your guide to preparing the kit you need for your DofE expedition. All DofE Recommended Kit is fit for purpose for a DofE expedition. Visit our kit page to pick up an ouch pouch, food or other vital equipment.

DofE Equipment

DofE Mountain Rescue Checklist Card

A quick‑reference guide for emergencies in the hills

1. FIRST STEPS

Keep calm
Give first aid
Keep casualty warm, dry, sheltered
Assess if they can walk – if not, prepare to call for help

2. CALLING FOR HELP

Dial: 999 → Ask for Police → Mountain Rescue

If no signal: try 112, move to higher ground, or send a text (if registered with EmergencySMS).

3. INFORMATION TO GIVE (ATMIST)

A – Age/details
T – Time of incident
M – Mechanism (fall, twist, etc.)
I – Injuries
S – Signs (bleeding, response level)
T – Treatment given

4. EXTRA INFORMATION

Your name & phone number
Grid reference + description of location
Hazards (steep ground, scree)
Weather (wind, visibility, cloud)
Numbers in group
Colours of clothing / group shelter
Other phone numbers in group

SAMPLE (if casualty is conscious)

Signs/symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
Last food/drink
Events leading up to incident

5. IF NO SIGNAL OR LOW VISIBILITY

Whistle: 6 blasts = help • 3 blasts = reply
Torch: 6 flashes

6. WHILE WAITING FOR RESCUE

Keep casualty warm & protected
Share food/water
Monitor consciousness
Prepare group shelter
Conserve phone battery
Stay together unless instructed otherwise

7. HELICOPTER SAFETY

Arms up in a Y = “Yes, we need help”
Secure rucksacks & loose kit
Remove group shelter before helicopter arrives
DO NOT grab lowered cables
Night: do NOT shine torch at aircraft

8. ESSENTIAL DofE KIT REMINDER

Whistle
Torch + spare batteries
Group shelter
First aid kit
Charged phone + power bank
Map & compass

Stay calm • Stay warm • Stay together