Earlier this year, NFL player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after a sudden cardiac arrest. The emergency response and his subsequent health rebound put EMS in the spotlight; suddenly, discussions on the importance of early CPR and AED training for the public were hot topics.
Similarly, the increased frequency of mass casualty incidents and the accompanying publicity demonstrates a need for community members to be prepared to act in the event of an emergency – to save a life.
The goal of today’s theme is empowerment; it’s up to you as an EMS provider to empower local citizens to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one in an emergency.
During critical moments before professional medical assistance arrives, every second counts. EMS providers could be delayed by demand or an active threat. By equipping community members with the basic skills and information needed to respond effectively in the moment, we empower them to become active participants in the chain of survival.
Check out our “EMS Week: Save-A-Life” video below, as well as gathered resources to help your communities stand ready, take action and make a life-saving impact.
Citizen emergency training
CPR
Effective training
CPR class instruction tips: 5 ways to make it great
Follow these tips to make BLS Healthcare Provider class memorable and effective for students
AED training
Stop the Bleed training
Reduce risk
Stop the Bleed – Save a Life
Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding
- How EMS agencies can prepare their communities to ‘Stop the Bleed’
- Quiz: How well do you know ‘Stop the Bleed’?
