Community-Led.
Crisis-Ready.

Grassroots medical support for Fort Collins. Trained by the people, for the people.

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Our Movement

The Fort Collins Street Medics exists to provide free, accessible, and community-centered medical mutual aid in Fort Collins and beyond. We train and equip community members with essential first aid, emergency response, and street medicine skills so people can care for one another in moments of crisis and in meeting everyday medical needs.

We provide free medical training, supplies, and direct medical support to individuals, mutual aid distributions, grassroots organizations, and community-led efforts. We offer street medic support for social justice actions and movements we see bettering our community, as we prioritizing harm reduction, collective safety, and community autonomy.

Through education, preparedness, and solidarity, we work to build resilient, well-cared-for communities capable of responding to emergencies independently, protecting one another, and sustaining movements for justice and liberation.

FCSM Branding

Skills We Teach

Stop the Bleed

CPR and AED Use

First Aid

Narcan and Epi-Pen Administration

Chemical Agent Response

Wound Care

Mental Health Crisis Care

Protest Medicine

FAQ

Who are Fort Collins Street Medics? ▼
The Fort Collins Street Medics is a volunteer-based, community-led collective providing free medical mutual aid in Fort Collins and surrounding areas. We are individuals, neighbors, and community members focused on providing free medical training, direct care, harm reduction, mutual aid, and accessible community care for all.
What does “street medic” mean? ▼
Street medics are trained community members who provide first aid, emergency response, and basic medical care outside of traditional healthcare settings. This includes protests, mutual aid distributions, community events, and everyday situations where medical care may be inaccessible.
What kinds of services do you provide? ▼
We offer:
  • Free medical and first aid training (CPR, Stop the Bleed, wound care, overdose response, etc.)
  • Free medical supplies
  • Free support for mutual aid distributions, social justice actions and demonstrations, and community events
Do I need medical experience to get involved or attend trainings? ▼
No prior medical experience is required. Our trainings are designed for community members of all backgrounds and skill levels. We believe everyone can learn life-saving skills and care for one another.
Are your trainings certified? ▼
Our trainings focus on practical, community-based medical skills rather than formal certification. Our trainings may align with recognized practices (such as CPR or Stop the Bleed), but our primary goal is accessibility, preparedness, and mutual aid - not credentialing.
Who do you serve? ▼
We serve anyone in the community who needs support, with a focus on people who face barriers to traditional healthcare. This includes unhoused neighbors, activists, organizers, mutual aid groups, and community members seeking accessible medical education and care.
Do you provide care at protests or actions? ▼
Yes. We provide street medic support for social justice actions when requested and when we have capacity. Our role is to promote safety, provide medical care, and support community autonomy.
Are you a non-profit organization? ▼

No. The Fort Collins Street Medics are not a registered non-profit. We operate as a grassroots, volunteer-run mutual aid collective. This allows us to remain flexible, community-accountable, and responsive to real needs without the restrictions, bureaucracy, or gatekeeping often associated with nonprofit structures.

We believe care should be shared freely, not mediated through institutions. Our work is guided by mutual aid, solidarity, and trust in community power rather than funding models or formal status.

How can I or my group request medic support? ▼
You can reach out to us via email, Facebook, or Instagram to request support for individual care, mutual aid distributions, trainings, or actions. Please provide as much advance notice and detail as possible so we can assess capacity.
How can I get involved or volunteer? ▼
You can get involved by attending a training, helping with outreach, or becoming a street medic. To work with us at events, we require members to complete at least one of our trainings or have prior medical experience. Follow us on Instagram or email us to learn about upcoming trainings and ways to plug in.
How are the Fort Collins Street Medics funded? ▼
We operate through mutual aid, donations, and community support. No one is charged for services, and all resources go directly toward supplies, trainings, and community care.
How can I support the Fort Collins Street Medics? ▼
You can support us by:
  • Donating medical supplies
  • Sharing our posts and trainings
  • Attending events and learning life-saving medical skills
  • Connecting us with mutual aid groups or community needs

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