When Lewis Stocking served as Potentate in 1971, he granted a charter to the First Aid Unit with one restriction, no more than thirty members.

To qualify for membership, a Noble must be proficient in one of the following categories: Physician, Dentist, Paramedic, Male Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Military Emergency, Red Cross Multiple First Aid Card Recipient, or equivalent. Many First Aid Unit members are also Certified in C.P.R. (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

The duties of the membership are to be available for emergencies which could occur at Shrine meetings, social functions, ceremonials, circus parades, football games and to examine candidates prior to their initiation.

This is a working Unit of dedicated Nobles to prevent accidents, as well as to give first aid in emergencies.

The First Aid Unit would like to have at least two Nobles of each individual Shrine Unit to be trained in C.P.R. The members arrange annual training meetings for new and also renewal Certifications at Tripoli Temple under trained instructors.

Now is the time to join the First Aid Unit, you will be proud you did.