wilderness first aid (wfa) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. a bsa-led task force has developed wfa doctrine and curriculum. you must be certified through any of the providers listed below. participants will learn how to assess, treat, and (when possible) contain emergencies within the scope of their training. youth and adult scout leaders over age 14 are invited to participate and earn their certification.