For folks looking to pick up life-saving skills, the Johnson City Fire Department has got you covered. They've opened registrations for their hands-only CPR training session slated for Feb. 11, with a two-hour slot from 6-8 p.m. at their very own JCFD Training Facility. It's completely free of charge and falls under the department's efforts to keep the public safe and prepared for emergencies, according to the City of Johnson City.
The hands-on course doesn't just sling theory at you; instead, participants get to practice on Brayden CPR manikins, state-of-the-art dummies that use flashy LED lights to show you the quality of your chest compressions. And you're not just leaving with CPR knowledge, there's a segment on fire safety too, they'll walk you through the right way to use a fire extinguisher, plus they've got this digital fire simulator to make sure you get the hang of it without any of the danger. The class is one of their quarterly offerings, a response to what the community's been asking for, according to JCFD Chief David Bell.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of this free, quarterly training,
Chief Bell said, as reported by the official Johnson City website. Hands-only CPR is simple, effective, and something anyone can do. It is a powerful tool to make a real difference in an emergency.
It seems the JCFD is pretty committed to transforming average Joes into everyday heroes.
So if you're in the area and want to step up your emergency response game, this might be right up your alley. Just swing by the JCFD Training Facility at 2832 W. Walnut St., come February 11, and who knows, the skills you learn might just save a life one day. Remember, it's all about stepping in when it counts, so grab this chance to be the difference-maker in someone's critical moment.
