Training the Next Generation of Tribal First Responders
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-11360270 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train Native American youth in Pacific Northwest tribes to become skilled first responders for emergencies in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $461,785 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164575-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360270 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are youth around ages 12–18 from participating Northwest Tribes who are interested in emergency response.
✕Less likely to help
Some youths may not benefit if they are not interested or cannot participate due to family or school constraints.
What this research studies
This project aims to equip tribal youth with hands-on emergency response skills so they can assist during accidents and medical emergencies in remote reservation areas. It will design and implement a youth first-responder curriculum tailored to adolescent development and tribal culture, with training delivered in three Northwest Tribes. The effort leverages expertise in emergency medicine and adolescent health to build a sustainable local response capacity that can reach people quickly in time-critical situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities may experience faster emergency responses and improved outcomes during accidents and acute health crises.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar programs in other communities have shown improved basic first-aid skills and confidence in youth responders.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Thomas Mark — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Becker, Thomas Mark
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.