CPR & First Aid Training in Alma, Colorado
American Heart Association certified CPR and first aid classes serving Alma—the highest incorporated municipality in the United States at 10,578 feet elevation.
Essential CPR & First Aid Training at America's Highest Town
Alma holds the remarkable distinction of being the highest incorporated municipality in the United States at 10,578 feet elevation. This small mining community along Highway 9 between Fairplay and Breckenridge serves as a basecamp for 14er climbers tackling Mount Lincoln, Mount Bross, Mount Democrat, and Quandary Peak. Our CPR classes in Alma address the extreme altitude challenges that make emergency response here unlike anywhere else in America.
The Mosquito Range fourteeners surrounding Alma draw thousands of hikers and climbers each summer, many attempting multiple peaks in single-day adventures. At these extreme elevations— ranging from 14,148 to 14,286 feet—altitude sickness, exhaustion, and cardiac events occur regularly. Trailhead hosts, mountain guides, and local residents often provide first response when climbers encounter trouble.
Despite its tiny population, Alma's strategic location on Highway 9 means constant exposure to travelers crossing between Summit County and South Park. Tourists stopping for photos, climbers staging for peak attempts, and through-traffic all bring people who may experience medical emergencies at this extreme elevation.
Our CPR & First Aid Services in Alma
BLS Certification
Basic Life Support certification for EMS personnel and first responders who serve Alma and the surrounding high-altitude wilderness. Includes critical understanding of how extreme elevation affects CPR delivery and patient outcomes.
- • Two-year AHA certification
- • Extreme altitude considerations
Heartsaver CPR/AED
Essential for Alma's business owners, 14er trailhead hosts, and residents who may encounter hikers in distress. Learn adult CPR and AED operation—skills that could save a life at America's highest town.
- • Critical for trailhead hosts
- • AED certification included
Wilderness First Aid
Extended backcountry first aid for mountain guides, climbing instructors, and outdoor professionals operating in the Mosquito Range. Covers scenarios where evacuation is delayed and improvisation is necessary at extreme elevation.
- • High-altitude emergency care
- • HAPE/HACE management
First Aid Training
Comprehensive first aid covering altitude sickness, hypothermia, lightning strikes, and mountain-specific emergencies. Essential knowledge for anyone living or working in Alma's extreme environment.
- • Altitude sickness recognition
- • Cold weather emergencies
Why Alma Residents Need CPR & First Aid Training
At 10,578 feet, Alma's oxygen levels are roughly 32% lower than at sea level. This extreme altitude affects every aspect of emergency response—rescuers tire more quickly, patients deteriorate faster, and cardiac events occur more frequently. People who live and work in Alma have acclimated to these conditions, making them uniquely qualified to help visitors who haven't.
The 14er trailheads near Alma—including the popular Kite Lake and Quandary Peak access points— see thousands of hikers during summer months. Many are first-time 14er climbers who underestimate the physical demands of climbing above 14,000 feet. When these hikers return to their vehicles exhausted or experiencing altitude sickness, Alma residents and business owners are often the first to offer assistance.
Emergency medical services in Park County face challenging response times to Alma's remote location. In cardiac arrest, where every minute without CPR reduces survival chances by 7-10%, immediate bystander intervention is essential. Trained community members in Alma serve as the critical first link in the chain of survival.
Who Should Get CPR & First Aid Certified in Alma?
- • 14er trailhead hosts and volunteers
- • Mountain guides and climbing instructors
- • Local business owners
- • Search and rescue volunteers
- • Property caretakers
- • Volunteer fire department
- • Mining and excavation workers
- • Year-round residents
CPR & First Aid Training Serving the Alma Community
Our training center in Frisco is located approximately 20 minutes from Alma via Highway 9 over Hoosier Pass. This makes us the closest professional CPR training facility to America's highest town, with instructors who understand the unique challenges of emergency response at extreme elevation.
For Alma's businesses and organizations, we offer on-site training for groups of five or more. This option is ideal for pre-season training of trailhead hosts and hiking guide services.
Our hybrid format allows Alma residents to complete online coursework at home, then make a single trip to Frisco for hands-on skills verification.
Training Location
Saving Summit CPR and First Aid
842 Summit Boulevard, UNIT 29
Frisco, CO 80443
From Alma: 20 minutes via Hwy 9 over Hoosier Pass
Schedule CPR & First Aid Training in Alma Today
Join Alma's small but essential community of CPR and First Aid trained responders at America's highest town. Browse our upcoming class schedule or contact us to arrange specialized high-altitude CPR & First Aid training.
We come to you — on-site training available for Alma organizations and guide services
Serving Alma, Fairplay, Breckenridge, and all of Park County, Colorado.