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Have you ever asked yourself, what is the rationale behind the steps for caring for an unresponsive person with an obstructed airway? The American Red Cross has done a great job of explaining this below. Since the evidence evaluation process in 2005 with a re-affirmation in 2010 and 2015, the care for a person with […]

With Halloween only days away, here are some Ghoulishly good tips to keep everyone safe both on and off the road. Walk Safely: Always look left, right and left again when crossing. Make sure you walk on sidewalks or paths. 2.  Trick-or-Treat with an Adult:  A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on […]

Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest takes the lives of over 300,000 Americans each year? According to Mary Newman, SCA Foundation president, “About 500 Americans suffer sudden cardiac arrest every day and only 30 survive.” What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? According to Heartsine.com, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a malfunction of the heart’s electrical system, which […]

“Students can be taught the fundamental life-saving skill of hands-only CPR in 30 minutes or less” EMS1 Staff  In August, Gov. Jerry Brown was given a month to sign a new bill that would make CPR training a high school graduation requirement. Over the weekend, he signed that bill putting it into effect beginning the 2018-2019 school year. Below is […]

You may have may have seen our recent post on Facebook about the tragic accident that involved a teen, who was electrocuted and drowned, in a pool over Labor Day Weekend. According to Aquatics International, “there have been four known pool electrocutions, two ending in death, since March of this year.” As originally reported by Rebecca Robledo, […]

September is National Preparedness Month. Are You Ready? Safety Training Pros, has trained thousands to be prepared in case of an emergency. Classes include CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguarding and much, much more. We will even come to your place of business to work on EAP’s and Evacuation plans. Take a look at this great […]