“Emergencies happen every day,” says Michele Roth, executive director of the Red Cross Central and Southeastern Washington chapter, headquartered in Kennewick. “Red Cross training can prepare you to act confidently during these events and save lives.”
A potentially life-saving skill: JBLM-Red Cross partnership provides CPR training to members of the military community
“The whole reason why we wanted to offer these [trainings] to the military community is to give them the convenience of getting or maintaining their certifications,” said Christie Merrill with Red Cross Training Services.
THE DAY VOLUNTEER TRACY SHEEHY SAVED A LIFE
Tracy Sheehy, Red Cross Volunteer By Gordon Williams When Red Cross volunteer Tracy Sheehy first learned cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor WA, she considered it a skill that might prove of use one day. In fact, Tracy’s knowledge of CPR saved a life last Thanksgiving Day when she came to … Continue reading THE DAY VOLUNTEER TRACY SHEEHY SAVED A LIFE
A ‘tried and true’ partnership: JBLM provides Red Cross Water Safety Training to hundreds
Red Cross lifeguard training with service members on Joint Base Lewis McChord By: Abby Lutz According to a Red Cross survey, more than half of all Americans either can’t swim or don’t have all the basic swimming skills. That’s a scary statistic, and one the Red Cross is constantly working to improve by providing access … Continue reading A ‘tried and true’ partnership: JBLM provides Red Cross Water Safety Training to hundreds
Red Cross water safety rules that can save lives
By Gordon Williams Would you spend 20 minutes learning something new, if what you learned could help save a life? That is the premise — and the promise — of the American Red Cross class on Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers. The class is taught online at a time of your choosing. Completing it will take … Continue reading Red Cross water safety rules that can save lives
How to be a Red Cross lifesaver – safely
By Gordon Williams The American Red Cross is always there in times of need—including during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s our hope that, in an emergency, there will always be trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives. Would you know how to provide that assistance if called on? Would you … Continue reading How to be a Red Cross lifesaver – safely
Bremerton woman’s lifesaving actions described as a “miracle”
By Kristin Alexander Angela Mirador and Jeremy McCrimmon, on the day he came home from the hospital All of Angela Mirador’s training had led up to this life-or-death moment. July 26, 2019 started like any other hot summer day. Mirador, a nurse at an assisted living facility, and her 2-year-old daughter were in the front … Continue reading Bremerton woman’s lifesaving actions described as a “miracle”
Don’t let social distancing keep you from learning lifesaving skills
February 21-22, 2018. Washington, DC CPR Classroom Stock Video and Photography Shoot 2018 Photos by Dennis Drenner/American Red Cross By Gordon Williams If you want to put Covid-19 downtime to productive use, consider a Red Cross class teaching skills and techniques that could save lives long after the pandemic has passed. With medical resources under … Continue reading Don’t let social distancing keep you from learning lifesaving skills
Diving in to teach water safety skills
By Kristin Alexander Learning to swim can be fun, especially for kids. Most of us have fond memories of splashing around in the neighborhood pool or lake. But knowing how to swim can also be a lifesaver. In the last century, the American Red Cross has helped to reduce accidental drownings by nearly 90 percent … Continue reading Diving in to teach water safety skills
Certificates of Extraordinary Personal Action awarded in Tacoma
By Diane Toomey When Zaire Spann of Steilacoom, WA and his friend Damon Roberson woke up one January morning they had no idea they would be instrumental in saving a young mother’s life. Zaire and Damon were in the car together when they noticed a young woman preparing to jump off an overpass onto a … Continue reading Certificates of Extraordinary Personal Action awarded in Tacoma
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