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Branford, North Branford Fire Depts. to Host 'Stop the Bleed' Citizen Training Day

On Sat. March 31, the Branford and North Branford Fire Departments are hosting a cooperative "Stop-the-Bleed" day of training for residents of both towns.  Residents must register in advance to attend one of two sessions; each session is two hours.

The free training for Branford and North Branford citizens will take place at Branford Fire Department Headquarters, 45 North Main St. in Branford on Sat., March 31. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Residents can register to attend from 10 a.m. - noon or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  Advance online registration can be completed here  or here

Although the recent tragedies in Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, and Florida emphasize the seriousness of mass shootings, a majority of severe bleeding injuries occur at home, at work, or on the roadways, and involve only one victim. The skills learned in the Stop-the-Bleed training will help you be prepared to save the life of someone with a life-threatening wound; including supplying a tourniquet, and packing the wound, along with direct pressure to control severe bleeding until EMS arrives.

For more information regarding the Stop-the-Bleed initiative, go to https://www.stopthebleedday.org

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