Yes, the official AHA Guidelines note that victims have a greater chance of survival from cardiac arrest when high-quality CPR includes use of an AED. Many first aid training courses include CPR ...

Residents of Doña Ana County will have the opportunity to learn CPR and first-aid for free this weekend. The Office of ...

In an unpredictable world, disasters-both natural and man-made-can strike at any moment. From earthquakes and hurricanes to industrial accidents and terrorist attacks, emergencies require immediate ...

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You’re enjoying a casual stroll through the park, daydreaming about your next vacation, when suddenly — BAM! — someone nearby collapses. People gasp, time slows, and everyone looks ...

When a person is suffering from cardiac arrest, performing CPR can double or triple the chance of survival. What to know.

Katie Peterson, a member of the Grand Valley community, is an American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor. “It’s a great way to become comfortable in a situation instead of panicking,” said ...

The Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve ...

one from 1-2 p.m. and another from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The hands-only CPR training will be held at the following locations: Feb. 1 at the Oak Grove Community Center Feb. 8 at the American Red Cross Feb ...

A group of local emergency first responders and citizens were recently honored for saving a local man’s life last year with fast actions and use of an Automated External Defibrillator ...

Students at New Century Academy are learning lifesaving techniques and procedures with an elective CPR/First Aid/AED class. One of the most important life saving techniques students have learned ...