Save-A-Life Skills
Be Ready for the Moments That Matter.
Save-A-Life focuses on empowering the community with practical, life-saving skills. Residents are encouraged to learn hands-on techniques such as CPR and Stop the Bleed, which can help reduce risk and support care before EMS arrives.
Learning these skills ahead of time can build confidence and help residents take action when an emergency happens.
CPR: A Skill That Can Save a Life
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that helps keep blood and oxygen flowing to the brain and vital organs when the heart stops. Taking action early can double or triple a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at home, at work, or in public. Without quick help, serious injury or death can occur within minutes. CPR helps keep blood moving until EMS arrives and takes over care.
Anyone can perform CPR. You do not need medical training to help. Dispatchers can guide callers step by step over the phone until responders arrive.
What to Do:
- Call 911: Get emergency help on the way right away.
- Push Hard and Fast: Place hands in the center of the chest and push at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute (about the beat of “Stayin’ Alive”).
- Use an AED if Available: Follow the voice prompts on an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if one is nearby.
- Keep Going: Continue CPR until EMS or another trained responder takes over.
Learning CPR ahead of time can build confidence and help residents act quickly during emergencies. Training classes are available for individuals, families, and workplaces.
Take Action to Control Bleeding Until Help Arrives
Stop the Bleed teaches people how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take quick action until emergency responders arrive. Severe bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death after injury, but early action can help reduce risk and save lives.
Uncontrolled bleeding can happen anywhere — from car crashes and workplace injuries to falls or severe cuts. Without help, a person can lose a dangerous amount of blood in just minutes. Knowing what to do gives you the ability to help until EMS arrives.
Anyone can help stop the bleed. You do not need medical training to take action. Simple steps can make a critical difference during an emergency.
What to Do:
- Call 911: Get emergency help on the way right away.
- Apply Pressure: Use your hands or a clean cloth to press firmly on the wound.
- Use a Tourniquet if Trained: If bleeding does not stop with pressure, apply a tourniquet above the injury following training instructions.
- Keep the Person Calm: Help the injured person stay still and as calm as possible until EMS arrives.
Learning Stop the Bleed skills ahead of time can build confidence and help residents act quickly during emergencies. Training is available for individuals, workplaces, and community groups.