Operating in remote or unpredictable environments requires specialized training, mental resilience, and the ability to adapt with limited resources. Whether responding to an emergency in rugged terrain, supporting operations in austere conditions, or leading backcountry expeditions, preparedness can be the difference between success and disaster.

CMI2 has created a series of course offerings to meet the unique needs of military units, first responders, and outdoor professionals. These hands-on training programs emphasize practical skills for operating in environments with minimal equipment, where improvisation, leadership, and critical decision-making are essential.

CMI2 courses blend foundational search and rescue principles with field-proven techniques tailored for wilderness conditions—enabling participants to assess, respond, and recover with confidence, even under the harshest circumstances.

With a commitment to readiness and real-world application, CMI2’s Wilderness Search and Rescue training supports:

• Military personnel preparing for remote deployments or operations.
• First responders extend their capabilities beyond urban or suburban environments.
• Outdoor leaders and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their safety and emergency response skills.

From basic survival to advanced casualty evacuation in the backcountry, CMI2’s training ensures that individuals and teams are mission-ready, no matter the environment.

Wilderness Search and Rescue

Be able to identify the environment, type of terrain, and associated hazards involved in a wilderness incident, given the environmental conditions.  Soldiers, First Responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventurists have limited access to equipment in the wilderness and austere environments, and their ability to improvise is crucial.

The CMI2 Wilderness Search and Rescue course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively locate, treat, and evacuate lost or injured individuals in remote, challenging environments.

Individuals will be trained to the National Fire Protection (NFPA) 1006, Chapter 11, Wilderness Search and Rescue Technician Level.

Course dates:

• May 13-17, 2025 – REGISTER NOW
• August 26-30, 2025
• October 28-November 1, 2025

EMT-B Recertification

CMI2 offers a five-day Wilderness Medicine Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Recertification Course in a secure, remote environment at its Adaptive Experimentation facility at Fort Andrew in rural West Virginia. The EMT-B refresher course allows participants to engage in development scenarios, including medical, trauma, rope rescue, land navigation, improvisation, survival skills, and a culminating 24-hour event patient rescue scenario. The skills and techniques presented follow practice guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)

For individuals not trained or certified as an EMT, the CMI2 Wilderness Advance First Aid or WAFA course is a unique opportunity to learn basic first aid for use in an austere environment.  The curriculum follows medical best practices and standards dictated by organizations such as Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative, Wilderness Medical Society, and the American Heart Association.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

The CMI2 Wilderness First Aid course is an introductory course that focuses on basic assessment and treatment skills in an austere environment.  This certification helps raise an individual’s awareness of environmental illnesses and helps them address these issues in real time if immediate help is unavailable. The CMI2 Wilderness First Aid (WFA) curriculum is built on evidence-based medical best practices and aligns with the standards set forth by leading organizations, including the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative, the Wilderness Medical Society, and the American Heart Association.

Please complete this form to receive additional information for CMI2 course offerings, including upcoming dates for EMT-B, WAFA, and WFA.