The Susanville Fire Department, in cooperation with the American Heart Association, will be hosting free quarterly community CPR training classes and the next one is coming up on Saturday, August 9th.
The CPR training will be conducted by AHA CPR instructors at the fire department and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances for survival after cardiac arrest.
The First Aid course will train participants in first aid basics for the most common type of emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help and how to perform lifesaving skills.
The class, which runs from 8:30a.m. until 2:30p.m., includes hands-on skills. The cost of the course is $30 per student.
It is intended for the general public and will not meet professional rescuer requirements.
If you or anyone you know would like to learn this lifesaving skill or have any questions, please call the fire department. The class size is limited.
To RSVP please call 1.530.257.5152 or email [email protected]. Class sizes are limited.
The next scheduled class will be held November 8th.
