Orange County hosts CPR training for local students

Goshen, N.Y. - Orange County's Office of Emergency Services and Youth Bureau hosted 31 students from throughout the County for free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training at the Emergency Services Center.

"I encourage Orange County residents of all ages to become CPR trained," Neuhaus said. "In a cardiac situation, this training can vastly improve a person's chances of survival. Having more residents trained can help save lives and a quick medical response can mean the difference between life and death. I thank those who participated for taking the time to learn how to potentially save a life."

Youth Bureau Director Rachel Wilson appreciates the collaborative effort with Emergency Services, as well as the interest and participation of those who received the training.

"CPR training is important. It can save your children's lives, your parents' lives, or even a stranger's life," said Wilson. "Getting trained is easily accessible to anyone who wants it and not hard to complete. The certification from the American Heart Association helps with future volunteer and work opportunities. I applaud those youth who took time out of their summer break to gain lifesaving skills."

CPR is a life-saving procedure that is considered critical first aid for people who are having cardiac arrest or shortness of breath. A cardiac arrest can cause brain damage within minutes. Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and businesses to public institutions, and even while commuting via car, bus, or train. According to the latest statistics released by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, only 10 percent of these people survive.

"Most cardiac arrests happen in the home," said Neuhaus. "If you are certified in CPR, you will be able to confidently apply the skills to help the victim until first responders arrive and can take over."

The instructors also taught students how to recognize the onset of stroke, control bleeding, administer naloxone (when an opioid overdose is suspected), and epinephrine for an individual suffering an extreme allergic reaction.

This training was co-hosted by Orange County Emergency Services and the Orange County Youth Bureau.

For additional free training opportunities offered by Orange County Emergency Services- NY, including trainings for youth and adults, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/orange-county-div-of-ems-education-61769157453 ;

For more information about CPR training, please contact Frank Cassanite at 845-615-0467 or [email protected].

For more information about other skill building and volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults, please contact Michael Bark at 845-615-3620 or [email protected].

For more information, contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to County Executive, Director of Public Information and Media Relations at 845.291.2700 or [email protected].

To learn more about what County Executive Neuhaus is doing for Orange County, follow Orange County Government and Steven M. Neuhaus on Facebook, @Orange County NY Govt and @steve.neuhaus on Instagram, and @OCGovNY and @SNeuhausOC on X. You can also watch Neuhaus' NeuCast podcasts and Leadership Speaker Series on You Tube.

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Photo Caption: The 31 teens and young adults who completed the course.

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