First responders teach life-saving skills at Fort Worth libraries

First responders teach life-saving skills at Fort Worth libraries

Published on September 17, 2024

Seven Fort Worth Public Library locations will host hands-only CPR and AED training taught by the Fort Worth Fire Department Sept. 29-Oct. 4. Thanks to interpretation support from the Fort Worth Police Department, all classes will be available in English and Spanish to serve more residents.

According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR is proven to double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Timely and accurate AED use can also improve survival rates.

"We always want our residents to call 911 in a medical emergency, but we also want teens and adults in Fort Worth to feel confident in how to use life-saving tools like AEDs and know how to perform CPR until our firefighters, paramedics or EMTs can arrive," said Craig Trojacek, FWFD public information officer.

Upcoming CPR/AED classes

• Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. - Southwest Regional Library

• Sunday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. - East Regional Library

• Monday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. - Northwest Library

• Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library

• Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. - Vivian J. Lincoln Library

• Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. - Ella Mae Shamblee Library

• Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. - Golden Triangle Library

The classes are designed for teens and adults and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost to participants. Instruction is focused on hands-only CPR and is not a certification course. Spanish interpreters will be present to assist if needed.

"Our libraries regularly offer lifelong learning opportunities for adults," said Library Director Midori Clark. "I'm thrilled that we can add life-saving lessons to our list of programs."

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