TMSM Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have 6 older scouts interested and registered to take both CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid. Some of these scouts enjoy bling and have asked me to source a pin for WFA. I am not finding any pins online so thought maybe this group might have a source for this pin. They do get a temporary patch but they asked me to source this pin so I am searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelpfulTracks Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 My son and I took WFA and I am not aware of any official pins are patches, though there may be one. I did a quick search and found some that appear to be unofficial, on etsy and ebay. You could search there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 WFA is good for 2 years, pins are forever. If you can convince your scouts to keep their training up to date, sure, get them some bling. Or, get them bling but tell them they have to return it if they let their training expire. Might be a good way to explain how it works for adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMSM Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, MattR said: If you can convince your scouts to keep their training up to date These scouts will age out before 2 years but I understand your point. They do get a patch that says they are both CPR and WFA trained - it would be great if our council would get these custom made to have the date on the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Any bling such as this would be locally sourced and made up as you go. Edited February 25, 2019 by RichardB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkstvns Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, RichardB said: Any bling such as this would be locally sourced and made up as you go. Looks like it's been done before. Searching the web finds the following: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberSchiff Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 SOLO and NOLS have "school" patches but not "training/certification" patches, instead after successfully completing training, you receive an official signed, dated certification card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStone Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 23 hours ago, MattR said: WFA is good for 2 years, pins are forever. If you can convince your scouts to keep their training up to date, sure, get them some bling. Or, get them bling but tell them they have to return it if they let their training expire. Might be a good way to explain how it works for adults. 23 hours ago, TMSM said: These scouts will age out before 2 years but I understand your point. They do get a patch that says they are both CPR and WFA trained - it would be great if our council would get these custom made to have the date on the patch. I feel like there's an awesome solution in these two posts combined. A custom patch that says 2019-2021 on it so it's clear that it needs to be renewed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malraux Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, FireStone said: A custom patch that says 2019-2021 on it so it's clear that it needs to be renewed. Or use those sew on around the outside tabs (no idea what the name is), so you can see who has been renewing forever vs earned it only once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberSchiff Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, malraux said: Or use those sew on around the outside tabs (no idea what the name is), so you can see who has been renewing forever vs earned it only once. rockers? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 So, you all do understand that the Wilderness First Aid courses come in a variety of flavors, content, etc? If certification is required (for a BSA program), the certificate from a recognized course is what matters. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/training/wilderness-fa/ For any of you who chose to produce bling using images of the BSA, please use an approved vendor and not miss appropriate the brand or logos of other organizations. RichardB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMSM Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 The scouts specifically asked for a pin so I ordered these - http://www.medpins.com/store/p/759-First-Aid-CPR-AED-Trained-Emblem-Pin.aspx It seems to fit what they asked for. I know its not official BSA award but these boys are paying the class themselves, were self motivated and may need to save me at some point on a high adventure so good to keep them happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 It needs an "Un" rocker to put in front of the "trained" portion, to be put on after their certificate expires. It's great they are taking it. 2 hours ago, RichardB said: For any of you who chose to produce bling using images of the BSA, please use an approved vendor and not miss appropriate the brand or logos of other organizations. RichardB Good luck suing someone that's not making any money off of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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