If you've been to a music festival, or are going to one for the first time this year, you know there are times when things can get hectic. From exhaustion to drugs, there are a number of things that can make a concert potentially dangerous. But it doesn't have to be that way.

On Reddit, Jim Bollenbacher, an EMT and paramedic, who's worked at numerous music festivals across the US, shared tips on how festival attendees can stay safe and have a good time. Here are some of the highlights from Bollenbacher's Reddit AMA.

Stay Hydrated

Know How To Test Drugs

Take Two Steps Back, Don't Touch Anyone & Keep Your Phone In Your Front Pocket

The Craziest Injuries He's Seen Are Broken Collar Bones

Why As An Attendee You Have To Have Some Basic Responsibility

Protect Yourself From Sunburn & Wear Hearing Protection

Be Aware Of How Drugs Can Potentially Hurt You

How His EMT And Paramedic Training Has Prepared Him

His Experience At Burning Man Festival

Why There's A Porta-Potty Chapter In His Book

What Happens To The Confiscated Stuff

And, His Favorite Show

Read more at Reddit and about a day in his life.

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