#ampMD

AMP Blog

Our Latest Events, Trainings, and Adventures

DONATE TODAY

JOIN HERE

Hide-and-Seek? No! Land Navigation is Key to Safety

info7017117

Jun 10, 2022

Hide-and-Seek? No! Land Navigation is Key to Safety

What's Carl doing? It might look like our Chief Operations Officer is studying the local fauna or playing hide-and-seek, but he is demonstrating key land navigation skills to the AMP Team. Twice monthly (in-person and virtual) trainings keep AMP Team Members current on the latest search-and-rescue techniques and wilderness medicine skills that are needed to be safe and successful in our job. We want to keep you safe in the woods! AMP provides event risk management, scene s

10 views0 comments

info7017117

May 14, 2022

Safety in Swift Water Means Teamwork

Today's Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Trail-Blaze Challenge offered up its fair share of challenges. Due to recent heavy rains, the hike across a rushing river made solo crossing unsafe. The AMP Team provided expertise and guidance on how to safely cross a natural hazard. Do you know what to do if you need to cross swift water? Call AMP for answers! Contact us to learn about AMP, to volunteer, or to request assistance at your next outdoor event. AMP provides support for pre-plan

4 views0 comments

info7017117

May 4, 2022

Prepare and Innovate

Preparation and innovation are important when in the wilderness. The AMP Team carries their own gear, survival tools, and food. Breakfast might be prepared at 5am on the side of the mountain so that they are ready and in place for whatever might happen. Thanks AMP Team Volunteers for a successful Mission in Shenandoah National Park in April. Contact us to learn about AMP, to volunteer, or to request assistance at your next outdoor event. AMP provides support for pre-plan

3 views0 comments

info7017117

Apr 29, 2022

Planning + Communication

Austere Medical Professionals brings a high level of medical training to events. AMP is also known for its detailed mission planning and efficient communications systems. AMP considers everything that could possibly occur on a mission, and then strategizes how to keep people safe. Communication in the wilderness--often over long distances and across mountains---takes creativity and innovation. AMP provides event risk management, scene safety, and specialized medical care

4 views0 comments

info7017117

Apr 23, 2022

Partnerships = Success

The Virginia Make-A-Wish Trail-Blaze Challenge is a success! Thorough preparation and training helped to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, and the AMP Team. The partnership between AMP, VA Make-A-Wish, and Shenandoah National Park employees and volunteers was instrumental. Contact us to learn about AMP, to volunteer, or to request assistance at your next outdoor event: www.austeremedicalprofessionals.org. #amp #austeremedicine #austermedicalprofessionals #wild

3 views0 comments

info7017117

Apr 9, 2022

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice make perfect! Team training and clear communication results in patient safety. Properly loading a patient into a liter, and transporting them out of a wilderness environment, is an important skill for the AMP Team to master. Nice job today AMP Team! Contact us to learn about AMP, to volunteer, or to request assistance at your next event: www.austeremedicalprofessionals.org. #amp #austeremedicine #austermedicalprofessionals #wildernessmedicine #ampMD #ampEMT #ampWE

2 views0 comments

info7017117

Apr 9, 2022

AMP Training Live!

Today is all about medical skills needed when providing patient care in the wilderness. AMP Trainings occur virtually, in the wilderness, and even in our driveways. We are a highly trained team of nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and doctors who are supported by communications experts. AMP provides event risk management, scene safety, and specialized medical care in wilderness and austere environments to members of the public safety community and general public. Contact us to lear

1 view0 comments

info7017117

Feb 12, 2022

Training, Training, Training

Training is key to a successful and high functioning team - especially for one that provides medical care in wilderness and austere environments. Today, Austere Medical Professionals (AMP) is hosting a full scale exercise that incorporates many of the skills used on missions to keep members of the public safe. Do YOU know what to do in an emergency? Contact us to learn about AMP, to volunteer, or to request assistance at your next event: www.austeremedicalprofessionals.org.

12 views0 comments

info7017117

Feb 6, 2022

Where Will YOU be in 5 Years?

Where will you be in 5 years? This is one of many questions the AMP Board and Officers explored during an engaging weekend strategic planning retreat. The visionary group is re-defining the way medicine is delivered to wilderness and austere environments. AMP provides event risk management, scene safety, and specialized medical care in wilderness and austere environments to members of the public safety community and general public. Are you in search of a specialized EMS te

5 views0 comments

info7017117

Jan 23, 2022

AMP Planning

Heading out for a hike, camping trip, training event, or a mission always involves careful planning. Do you have the right gear? Did you fill your water bottles? Are you prepared for rain, sleet, snow, heat? Did you let someone know where you are headed and when you will be back? Planning takes time, but is a crucial part of every event. That way, when something unexpected arises, you will more likely have a successful outcome. AMP hosts trainings several times a month - virt

8 views0 comments

info7017117

Jan 15, 2022

Brrr...Cold Weather Training

AMP incorporates risk assessment into the preparation of every mission, training, and event. We consider the relationship of probability & impact when defining the execution and identifying successful outcomes. At today's training in Patapsco State Park, the Training Officer took into account the frigid temperature, equipment needed, education goals, and terrain. Rest assured, the AMP Team did not sit long, but were soon practicing skills related to land navigation, extrac

5 views0 comments

info7017117

Jan 9, 2022

2022 - What do you have planned?

The AMP Team is preparing for a stellar year to keep you safe during your outdoor adventures, wherever you may find yourself. What do you have planned for 2022? The AMP Team has a full calendar, including: Amazing trainings: Search and Rescue Land Navigation Wilderness First Aid Crime Scene Preservation Rope Rescue Fundamentals And so much more! Multiple missions in Maryland and Virginia Staying in shape by hiking, skiing, snow biking, igloo making, kayaking, swimming, ru

10 views0 comments

AMP + Navy Junior ROTC at the Mid-Atlantic Orienteering Championships!

info7017117

Dec 18, 2021

AMP + Navy Junior ROTC at the Mid-Atlantic Orienteering Championships!

It was an early start this morning for the AMP Team at Rosaryville State Park in Maryland. Long before dawn, team members were setting up the command station, medical stations, and hiking deep in the woods for the Navy Junior ROTC Mid-Atlantic Orienteering Championships. Providing safety planning and medical support is the goal of today's mission for the hundreds of participants and family members. One patient reported so far - and they are already back on the course hopin

13 views0 comments

info7017117

Nov 25, 2021

Gratitude - and Rest

Austere Medical Professionals had a busy year, including a large number of Missions, trainings, and fundraisers. We wish our AMP partners, sponsors, friends, family, and our amazing AMP Team a huge Thank You for all of your support - we could not have met our goals without you! We wish you a peaceful and healthy day of thanksgiving - perhaps even a nap in the woods after a hard day's work. Interested in learning about Austere Medical Professionals (AMP)? Find us at www.aust

14 views0 comments

info7017117

Nov 20, 2021

Hard at Work: In and Out of the Woods

Groundbreaking work! AMP's own Medical Director is amongst a small group of subject matter experts working with the International Board of Specialty Certification to develop a certification examination for the Wilderness Paramedic. Way to go Doc Millin (and we see you wearing the new AMP vest)! To learn about Austere Medical Professionals (AMP) find us at www.austeremedicalprofessionals.org. #amp #austeremedicine #austermedicalprofessionals #wildernessmedicine #ampMD #amp

15 views0 comments

info7017117

Nov 13, 2021

One Step at a Time

One step at a time. You can't rush. Nor should you run blindly through the woods. When the AMP Team heads out on a mission or for training, their safety is paramount. The correct gear (hiking boots, clothing, helmets, water & food, plus medical supplies and radios) are all worn or carried by the team. The wrong step could cause injury to a team member and prevent care from being delivered to a patient in need. The AMP Team is trained to provide medical care in wildernes

4 views0 comments

info7017117

Nov 3, 2021

Pause. Breath. Repeat.

When the AMP Team enters the field for training and missions, we are focused. A lack of focus could result in injuries, becoming lost, or making other preventable errors. That said, it is important to pause and enjoy the beautiful environments in which we have the privilege of working. To our AMP Team and partners - be safe out there today and remember to pause. Learn more about Austere Medical Professionals (AMP) at www.austeremedicalprofessionals.org! #amp #austeremedic

7 views0 comments

info7017117

Oct 30, 2021

Stay Safe in Bad Weather: Plan Ahead

In good weather and bad, the AMP Team always puts the safety of the team, participants, and spectators at the top of their "must do" list. Last week was busy for AMP, with two major events in two days - much of it in the rain. AMP Team members built temporary shelters using sticks and tarps to keep themselves and their gear dry. This simple step can be life saving if you find yourselves lost in the woods. Bonus points if you choose to carry an emergency blanket - a very

6 views0 comments

info7017117

Oct 24, 2021

The Egg Team

It was a busy, busy weekend for the AMP Team - two big events in two days. A huge shoutout to AMP volunteers who gave countless hours planning and executing two complex missions. You did great! We end with "The Egg Team" - Craig and Greg - who weathered rain and wind on Saturday at the USA Mountain Bike National Championships while wearing their new AMP Team Jackets. Be prepared. Be safe. Learn more about Austere Medical Professionals (AMP) at www.austeremedicalprofession

9 views0 comments

info7017117

Oct 24, 2021

Communication and Safety

AMP is supporting the Quantico Orienteering Club at today's event in Cunningham Falls State Park. AMP provided safety planning in advance of the event to ensure that participants remain safe while competing. If an injury occurs, or someone gets lost, trained AMP Team members are onsite and ready to provide medical care. Preparing for an event involves training as a Wilderness EMT as well as bringing a robust communication system to wilderness locations. Having a communicat

9 views0 comments