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What Does RICE Stand for in First Aid? - Featured hero blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 22, 2026
What Does RICE Stand for in First Aid?

What does RICE stand for in first aid? This practical guide explains Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, how each step works, and when to refer injuries for medical care, helping first responders manage sprains and strains with confidence in the critical first minutes.

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Jason Hitch

How to Tell if a Snake is Venomous (Without Getting Close Enough to Find Out) - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 13, 2025
How to Tell if a Snake is Venomous (Without Getting Close Enough to Find Out)

People often focus on trying to identify whether a snake is venomous, but that’s not what keeps you safe,” says Dr. Emily Richards, herpetologist and wildlife safety educator. “What really matters is behaviour — yours and the snake’s. Staying calm, keeping your distance, and knowing first aid will always do more to save a life than any visual identification ever could.

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Jason Hitch

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