Proudly serving the needs of both the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College, the First Aid Services Team (F.A.S.T.) is a volunteer, student-run organization working under the supervision of the University Health Services. Through cooperation with the Notre Dame Police Security/Police, the Notre Dame and South Bend Fire Departments, the St. Joseph County Red Cross Chapter, as well as the Emergency Medical Services system of the local area, F.A.S.T. provides a viable and necessary link in the provision of immediate care to students, faculty, and visitors.

As volunteers trained in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Healthcare Provider) by the American Red Cross, our primary function is to provide first aid coverage for campus events at Notre Dame. Events that we cover include home football games, mens and womens basketball games, hockey games, as well as campus 5K runs, Holy Half Marathon, Bookstore Basketball, Late Night Olympics, and various other campus events. 

At first aid stations, we provide immediate first aid for persons injured or suddenly taken ill. If necessary, we make sure the person is entered into the emergency medical system in place in our county. At varsity events where there are trainers present to care for the athletes, our responsibility would be to care for the spectators.

We are a voluntary organization and receive no monetary compensation. Members have the opportunity to keep their Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications current at no cost as long as they work 3 F.A.S.T. events during the school year. Those members who go on to become Red Cross instructors will also have no fee or materials cost for their training.