Mission FD Hosting “Stop the Bleed” Training

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Program teaches bystanders how to assist in an emergency before help arrives

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The City of Mission Fire Department is hosting a course called “STOP THE BLEED.” Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. It is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage everyday citizens to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

When: Saturday, May 18, 2019 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Mission Fire Department Central Station – 415 W. Tom Landry Ave. Mission, TX

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The purpose of the campaign is to better prepare the public to save lives. The program raises awareness of basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.

The course is FREE to the public but limited seating is available. If interested, please contact the Mission Fire Department at 956-580-8705

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