Residents of Plymouth looking to empower themselves with lifesaving skills, take note: come 2026, the Heart Safe Plymouth initiative is offering free CPR and AED training. In collaboration with the Plymouth Public Safety Department and the Rotary Club of Plymouth, three sessions are slated for early next year, welcoming adolescents and adults keen to learn the ropes of heart health emergencies, according to the City of Plymouth's recent announcement.
The trainings are structured around "hands-only CPR," which means participants will focus primarily on chest compressions, forgoing the traditional mouth-to-mouth method; additionally, they'll also become acquainted with the usage of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), these sessions are scheduled on three Thursdays at Plymouth City Hall, between 7 and 8:15 p.m. but with limited spots available, they cap at 35 seats per training, effectively ensuring each participant receives thorough guidance and practice. Registration is a breeze: interested parties can simply head to heartsafeplymouth.eventbrite.com to secure a spot on Jan. 22, Feb. 26, or March 19.
Heart Safe Plymouth isn't new to the game having traversed considerable distance since its inception Plymouth became a "Heart Safe Community" back in 2013, an accolade from the American Heart Association recognizing the city's steadfast commitment to combating sudden cardiac arrest deaths with over 8,600 people trained to date, the program demonstrates persistent dedication to fostering a community poised for prompt and effective response.
For those unable to attend the publicly offered sessions, the initiative extends its heart-holding hand to local groups and businesses wishing to host their own private training. All it takes is a simple call to 763-772-7671 or a quick email blast to [email protected] to arrange an event at no cost. And for more intel on the Rotary Club of Plymouth's endeavors that often partner with Heart Safe Plymouth in these proactive educational pushes, a quick click to rotaryplymouth.org triangulates a wealth of information and showcases the kind of community spirit that's been keeping hearts beating and spirits buoyant in Plymouth.
