Hands-Only CPR
Open House
Sunday, June 9
2 — 5 p.m.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue encourages all residents to learn life-saving Hands-Only CPR.
LEARN IN MINUTES
about Hands-only cpr
Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency in which the heart stops beating abruptly.
About 90% of people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work, or in public die because they don’t receive immediate CPR.
90%
70%
70% of cardiac arrests occur in the home.
Knowing how to give CPR means you’re prepared to save the lives of the people you love.
The first seconds
can be precious to someone suffering from cardiac arrest. In the minutes before help arrives, YOU are the first responder!
Studies show that Hands-Only CPR is
just as effective as conventional CPR.
When given in the first few minutes, especially if an automated external defibrillator [AED] is used.
This quick and easy training is free and does not require pre-registration.
(Please note this is NOT a certification course.)
Due to safety concerns, this event is for adults only.
Please direct any questions about this event – or to inquire about hosting your own Hands-Only CPR instruction – to CPRinfo@greatfallsVFD.org.
