Leadership & Emergency Response
Training
Thu Jun 11, 2026: 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
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Crew Leader: Volunteer Program Team
Overview
This training is for Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders. It is a hybrid class that includes self-paced virtual modules and one virtual session. Completion of all components is required to receive certification in both Leadership and Emergency Response.
This single course replaces the previous two-day Leadership and ER/L scenario format. There will be multiple training opportunities available in 2026.
Please note: To maintain your ACL or CL status, this training must be completed every two years.
About the Area
Details on how to join the meeting will be shared with registrants before the event.
What to Expect
We'll have fun and continue to build our skills.
Project Description
Class Description
The Leadership/ER Training is designed as a progression from the foundational knowledge gained in the ACL Basics course. Specifically, volunteer leaders will gain a deeper understanding in both emergency response situations and leadership challenges encountered on trail. Through scenario practice, volunteer leaders will focus on practicing risk mitigation and response strategies, honing conflict management skills, and addressing biases.
Class Objectives
- Emergency Response: Participants will continue to grow in confidence and gain a deeper understanding of emergency response.
- Conflict Management: Participants will advance their conflict resolution skills, allowing them to navigate crew dynamics effectively.
- Addressing Bias: Participants will be equipped with strategies to recognize and learn when to address biases.
Hiking Information
This is an online training.
Schedule
Please make sure to watch the 5 ACL Basics videos before class. They are located on: Crew Leader Corner- Resources- Training and Certificates - ACL Basic Training Videos. Please watch the Risk Mitigation (9 minutes), Emergency Response (14 minutes), Incident Reporting (8 minutes), Radio and inReach (19 minutes), and Intro to Leadership videos (19 minutes).
Here is a link to the checklist to help guide you.
In class, we will cover helpful resources, and practice scenarios on both ER and leadership.
Planning Information
Feel free to enjoy your favorite refreshments during this time together.
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
A great attitude for learning with a team!
What to Wear
This is a virtual training.
What to Bring
Your curiosity and questions.
More Information
Contact us at volunteer@wta.org if you have any questions beforehand.
A My Backpack account is required. You will be asked to register or log in before you can join.
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Directions
Click the zoom link that will be provided. If using a tablet or phone, make sure you have the zoom app downloaded before the event.
Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.
Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.
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