1. If a serious injury or illness occurs, call the UWFPD at 911 or 474-2415. Give your name, describe the nature and severity of the medical problems and the campus location of the victim. UWFPD has direct line to paramedics and ambulance service and can render first aid and CPR.
2. In case of minor injury or illness, provide first aid. Use the first aid materials located in the building (if available).
3. In case of serious injury or illness, trained personnel should quickly perform the following steps:
1. Keep victim still and comfortable. Do not move victim.
2. Ask victim, “Are you okay?” and “What is wrong?”
3. Check breathing and condition of victim.
4. Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound.
5. Provide assistance to the victim until help arrives.
6. Look for emergency medical I.D. Question witnesses and give all information to the UWFPD.
7. Call 911 or 474-2415.

4. Be sure to restock first aid supply kits as materials are used.

Poisoning and Overdosing
         1.  Stay with victim and assist as necessary
         2.  If choking, lower victim’s head

Choking
         1.  Check victim’s mouth and clear matter.
         2.  Use abdominal thrusts if trained to do so.

Fainting, Unconsciousness and Shock
        1.  Have victim lie or sit down and rest.

Heart Attack
         1.  Place victim lying down on back.
         2.  Give resuscitation or CPR if trained to do so.

Burns - Thermal and Chemical
         1.  Flood chemical burn with cool water
         2.  Cover burn with dry bandage.
         3.  Keep victim quiet and comfortable.

Fractures and Sprains
         1.  Keep victim still.
         2.  Keep injured area immobile.

Severe Bleeding and Wounds
         1. Apply direct pressure on wound (until help arrives) using a clean cloth or hand.

Note: Professional medical care should be sought after first aid is given.