| Do you know what to do if a family member or co-worker collapses? They are not breathing! What do you do? They don’t have a pulse! What do you do? Do you know where the first aid kit or AED is at your workplace, your school, your church or at the playground? National CPR and AED awareness week is June 1-7th. Learn the skills and maybe save a Life!
“National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. Did you know about 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes? If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love. Be the difference for your parent, spouse, or child.”
Mark your calendars for the county Volunteer Fire Rescue Food Truck event at the Stafford Volunteer Fire station on Courthouse Road on May 12 5-8pm. Come for dinner and see the ambulances and fire trucks from the different volunteer agencies in the county and see what they have to offer. There will be hands only CPR and fitting free bike helmets for the kids and other activities.
It is encouraging that our ranks are growing. There are 4 new members this past month all with certifications; 3 are already EMTs and one is EVOC certified to drive the ambulance. Now they are beginning the probationary process and working on task books to put their skills to work. Thank you for your support. www.ahvrs.org |
