LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Fire Department is teaching free 'Stop the Bleed' awareness class to the people of East Texas.
These classes are apart of a nationwide awareness campaign that encourages bystanders to learn skills to help a bleeding emergency before first responders arrive to the scene.
Amy Hooten, the Longview EMS Section Chief, says the class is a great way to help neighbors in need.
“We're just empowering our community to know the skills to be able to step in and help a neighbor if they should come across that,” Hooten said.
The classes last for about an hour to an hour and half. The class can accept up to 50 students at a time.
Attendees learn three skills that could help save more lives. Those skills include:
- How to compress a wound
- How to pack a wound
- How to put a tourniquet
Hooten says knowing how to use these skills can be used in various situations like a car crash or shooting.
For more information about Stop the Bleed Awareness Classes go to Longview Fire Department. To sign up for a class click here.