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🚑 Emergency Medical Education & Life-Saving Training

📚 AHA-CPR • AED • First Aid-Public • EMS- BLS ACLS, PALS, ASLS

👨‍🏫 Led by Scott Cooper, Firefighter/Paramedic & Educator with 40+ Years of Experience

❤️ Saving Lives by Training Professionals

09/22/2026

⭐ DID YOU KNOW?

The Star of Life is one of the most recognizable symbols in emergency medical services—but those six points aren't just part of the design.

Each point represents a function in the EMS system: Detection, Reporting, Response, On-Scene Care, Care in Transit, and Transfer to Definitive Care.

Together, they represent the sequence of care that begins when an emergency is recognized and continues until the patient reaches definitive medical care.

The symbol was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the 1970s and has since become closely associated with EMS throughout the United States.

Now the next time you see the Star of Life, you'll know there's meaning behind every point. 🚑

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

09/18/2026

❌ MYTH: You should cough during a heart attack.

✅ FACT: “Cough CPR” is not an appropriate treatment for a heart attack.

You may have seen posts online claiming that forceful coughing can keep you conscious or “restart” your heart during a cardiac emergency. Don’t let this misinformation delay getting real help.

If you or someone around you has symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 immediately. EMS can begin evaluation and treatment on the way to the hospital—and every minute matters.

Knowing what not to do can be just as important as knowing what to do.

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: American Heart Association

09/10/2026

Emergency Preparedness #2
When an emergency happens, stress can make it difficult to think clearly. Having a family emergency plan in place before disaster strikes helps everyone know what to do.
Take a few minutes this week to:
✔ Choose a family meeting place.
✔ Designate an out-of-area emergency contact.
✔ Make sure everyone knows two ways out of your home.
✔ Plan for pets and anyone with special medical needs.
✔ Keep important phone numbers easily accessible.
Preparedness isn't about expecting the worst—it's about being ready to protect the people you love.
Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.
Source: FEMA Ready.gov

09/05/2026

❤️ Life-Saving Tip #3 – Choking Recognition
A person who is truly choking may be unable to speak, cough, or breathe.
Recognizing the signs quickly and taking immediate action can save a life while EMS is on the way.
If someone appears to be choking:
✅ Ask if they're choking (if they're able to respond).
✅ Call 911 immediately if the airway is severely blocked.
✅ Begin appropriate first aid based on your training.
Learning CPR and First Aid gives you the confidence to act when every second counts.
Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.
Source: American Heart Association & American Red Cross

08/28/2026

🚨 Emergency Preparedness #1

Emergencies don't wait—and being prepared starts before one happens.

Every household should have enough essential supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Your emergency kit doesn't have to be expensive. Start with the basics and add items over time.

A few essentials include:
• Water
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Phone charger or power bank

The best time to prepare is before you need it.

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: FEMA Ready.gov

08/25/2026

Many people hesitate to use an AED because they're afraid they might accidentally shock someone who doesn't need it.

✅ The good news? You can't.

An AED is designed to analyze the heart's rhythm and will only deliver a shock if one is medically appropriate. It won't shock someone who doesn't need one.

That's why AEDs are made to be used by everyday people—not just healthcare professionals.

The sooner CPR is started and an AED is applied, the better the chance of survival.

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: American Heart Association (AHA).

08/18/2026

❌ MYTH: You'll get sued if you help someone during an emergency.

✅ FACT: Good Samaritan laws are designed to encourage people to help by offering legal protections to those who provide emergency assistance in good faith.

Many people hesitate to help because they're afraid of doing the wrong thing. In reality, taking reasonable action during an emergency can make a life-saving difference.

Learning CPR, First Aid, bleeding control, and other emergency skills helps you respond with greater confidence when every second counts.

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: Oregon Good Samaritan Law (ORS 30.800)

08/11/2026

❤️ LIFE-SAVING TIP #2: Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives

If a teen or adult suddenly collapses and isn't breathing normally, don't wait—your actions can make a life-saving difference.

✅ Call 911
✅ Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
✅ Use an AED as soon as one is available

You don't have to be a healthcare professional to help save a life. Taking action before EMS arrives can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

The best time to learn CPR is before you need it.

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.

Source: American Heart Association (AHA)

Building safer communities through evidence-based emergency education.
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08/10/2026

❌ MYTH: Only certified people can perform CPR.

✅ FACT: You don't have to be certified to help save a life.

If a teen or adult suddenly collapses, Hands-Only CPR can be started immediately while someone calls 911 and retrieves an AED. Immediate action before EMS arrives can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

Knowing the facts can make the difference between standing by and stepping in when every second counts.

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evidence-based emergency education.

Source: American Heart Association (AHA)

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