Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid are vital skill set which equips individuals with the knowledge to respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking or ...

U.S. Army recruits road march single-file across Fort Jackson, S.C., June 13, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar) Soldiers in basic training will soon have to pass a test after every phase of the ...

When it comes to the safety and well-being of those under your care, being prepared for emergencies is essential. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, learning CPR and first aid can help ...

Approximately 200,000 adults and children could be saved each year if cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed early enough, but few people get the basic first aid training needed. In the event of ...

The Brainerd Family YMCA will offer a CPR class for the community and the workplace and a basic first aid class, both through the American Health and Safety Institute. The CPR class will meet 6-9 p.m.

Venturing into mountains, forests, or high-altitude pilgrim routes brings unmatched rewards, but also real risks. Being at a ...

For Airman 1st Class Joshua Sandoval, his Oct. 21 mid-morning flight out of San Antonio, Texas, was more eventful than he probably thought it would be. En route from basic military training to his ...

After settling into its new station in downtown Waterbury this summer, Waterbury Ambulance Service is now taking on a new ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Knowing CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can help save lives. According to the American Heart Association, when someone's heart stops beating, immediate CPR can double or ...

Jim Neustadt had taken basic First Aid courses, and even trained how to use an automated external defibrillator. As the human-resources director for about 270 employees, he knew his co-workers looked ...