During the latest WCSO Citizen’s Academy, I earned my “Stop the Bleed” certification. While I’ve touched on tourniquets in past First Aid classes, this specialized training provided the deep dive and hands-on skills necessary to potentially save a life. Read More

I recently leveled up my emergency response skills by earning my Health & Safety Institute (HSI) Basic Life Support certification. Typically reserved for first responders, this training covers high-quality CPR and advanced airway management for patients of every age. Read More

Before advancing to BLS training, I completed my HSI Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED refresher. This course is about more than just chest compressions; it’s about the “inspiring act of human kindness” involved in stepping up during a crisis. Read More

After my neighbor, a training coordinator, posted a local CPR/AED class, I signed up to improve my preparedness. Despite a surge in local demand that pushed my date back, I mastered life-saving skills like Narcan administration and tourniquet application. Read More

In 2022, I completed the REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education program via Zoom. Through the Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, I earned my certification and received two life-saving Narcan kits back when the medication was only available through specialized grant programs. Read More

My commitment to safety began in 1986 at Essex Community College. Alongside my brother, I earned my American Red Cross Babysitting certification—a vital credential for “latch-key” kids that proved we were capable of caring for ourselves and others. Read More