First Aid Services Team: Central & Southern OH

First Aid Services Team

Since 1979, the American Red Cross has been providing first aid services at public festivals, sporting events and concerts across the area! Our team supports the many events at Ohio Stadium, the Jerome Schottenstein Center, Bill Davis Stadium and St. John Arena. In addition to those venues, we support the Columbus Arts, Asian, and Pride Festivals, as well as the Nationwide Columbus Marathon, Cap City Half Marathon, and many other area events. Our team of trained volunteers is the emergency first aid front line for almost 2 million guests who attend or participate in these events.

"When we get the opportunity to work with American Red Cross’s First Aid Services Team, we are confident that a top-quality service is going to be provided to our fans."

Mike Penner - Associate Athletic Director, The Ohio State University

Event Planners

If you are planning an event and you want the peace of mind that your guests will be safe, let our trained and experience staff assist and advise you with your needs!

FAST volunteers come equipped with emergency Oxygen, AED's, first aid kits, cots, blankets, radios, and an ice chest. Our team of volunteers are certified at a minimum with ‘Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid’. Many of our volunteers hold professionals licenses (EMT, RN, etc.) or advanced first responder training through the American Red Cross.

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, BLS responses account for 75%-90% of most EMS calls. The same holds true for special event gatherings. Therefore, most medical issues at special events can be cared for by Red Cross first aid responders at a much smaller cost. These volunteers can conduct first aid or Basic Life Support (BLS) until the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals arrive.

"Our partnership with American Red Cross FAST has proven to be one of the most beneficial services we can count on when it comes to the safety of our guests."

Scott Dickson - Director Event Services & Guest Experience, Jerome Schottenstein Center

Our staff of trained and experienced event planners can help you determine response needs, ambulance needs, and injury preparedness. We will work with you to assess the risks surrounding your event and help create a solid medical response plan! The FAST team is now available for festivals, concerts, races, company picnics, and any event where a crowd can gather!

Please contact the First Aid Services Team if you would like to find out more about our services.

Become a FAST Volunteer

Whether you are an experienced EMS professional or someone looking to give back to the community, the American Red Cross has a rewarding volunteer program to help you train and grow professionally! Our team of volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. You do not need to have any medical training to join our program!

We are also looking for these individuals to join our team:

First Responders
Lay Responders
Emergency Medical Technicians
Paramedics
Nursing School Students
Medical School Students
RN’s/LPN's
And anyone wanting to help others!

FAST volunteers come equipped with emergency oxygen, AED's, first aid kits, cots, blankets, radios, and an ice chest. Our team of volunteers are certified at a minimum with ‘Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid’. Many of our volunteers hold professionals licenses (EMT, RN, etc.) or advanced first responder training through the American Red Cross.

There are many benefits to joining the First Aid Services Team. You will receive your initial training certification and all recertification’s courses free of charge! Advanced training courses are available to volunteers (CPR for the Healthcare Provider, Emergency Medical Response, Emergency Oxygen Administration). You will also get excellent opportunities to network with EMS professionals and other Healthcare Providers. Lastly, you will get excellent clinical experience by getting to work with a wide variety of patients.

To become a volunteer, fill out an application today!

The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross

First Aid Services Team