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NASA's Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment

ABoVE

Safety Courses

If you can not attend an ABoVE hosted training required for your field work it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get certified BEFORE you go into the field. 



Available Courses

If you are in need of training, please do not hesitate to reach out to safety@cce.nasa.gov. We can help you find a course. Listed are courses we have and can host. Majority of our courses are held in Fairbanks Alaska - but other locations may be possible. 

  • Wilderness First Aid w/ CPR (WFA)
    ALL field researchers are required to have at minimum a current first aid w/ CPR certification with at least one current WFA certification in the field team 
    -ABoVE Safety and Logistics hosts WFA one or two times a year (in conjunction with January ABoVE Science Team Meeting and Fairbanks Alaska in the spring)
  • Northern Environments Field Safety
    ALL field researchers are required to have this course or 2 years experience in arctic field conditions. The orientation video is an introduction to this course
    -Typically hosted every spring in Fairbanks Alaska or as needed (in house instructor)
  • Boat Training
    Field researchers are only required to take this if they plan to operate ANY type of boat during their ABoVE field work.

    Alaska Water Wise (AWW)
    -This is a 1-day classroom course on boating and navigating water, a full course description can be found at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/boating/waterws1.htm
    -Hosted as needed in Fairbanks Alaska (in house instructor)

    Boat Control 
    -This is a on the water course that can be taken with/after AWW 
    -Hosted as needed in Fairbanks Alaska (in house instructor)

  • ATV Training
    Field researchers are only required to take this if they plan to operate an ATV during their ABoVE field work

    ATV Safety Institute ATV Rider Course
    -This is a 1 day practical course. A short online portion must be completed before the course  
    -Hosted as needed in Fairbanks Alaska (in house instructor)
  • Snowmachine Training/ Snowmobile Training
    Field researchers are only required to take this if they plan to operate a snowmachine during their ABoVE field work
    -This is typically a 1 day classroom and practical course
    -Hosted as needed in Alaska
  • Chainsaw Training
    Field researchers are only required to take this if they plan to operate a chainsaw during their ABoVE field work 

    Orientation
    -This is a 1/2 day classroom and practical course. If you have used a chainsaw before and need a refresher this will be adequate 
    -Hosted as needed in Fairbanks Alaska (in house instructor)

    Training
    -This is a 1 day classroom and practical course. If you have never used a chainsaw you will need this course
    -Hosted as needed in Fairbanks Alaska 

 

For more information on these courses, other possible courses, or if you have any questions please contact us.