Stop the Bleed Class Offered Mar. 19

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is having another free stop the bleed class for the community on March 19th from 3 pm - 4:30 pm at the Franklin Fire station. 

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-55535046-stop

"Stop the Bleed" is important because it empowers bystanders to quickly intervene and control severe bleeding in emergency situations, potentially saving lives by preventing blood loss before professional medical help arrives, especially in scenarios where time is critical like trauma incidents or mass casualty events; essentially acting as the "CPR of bleeding.".
Key points about "Stop the Bleed":

Prevents preventable deaths:
Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable deaths in trauma situations.

Bystander intervention:
The program trains ordinary people to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate action by applying direct pressure, packing wounds, or using a tourniquet when necessary.

Time-sensitive:
In critical situations, prompt intervention can significantly increase the chances of survival.

Accessible skills:
The "Stop the Bleed" course teaches basic, readily applicable techniques that can be performed with readily available materials like clothing or gauze.