398 Southold Jr.-Sr. High School Students Trained in Hands-Only CPR

The Southold Fire Department-American Heart Association Training Center (SFD-AHA Training Center) conducted training sessions during Physical Education Classes for all 7th through 12th Graders at Southold Jr-Sr High School both Tuesday May 19 and Wednesday May 20, 2015. According to The AHA: Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting (such as at home, at work or in a park). It consists of two easy steps: 1. Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that). 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details like your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you’re calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher’s questions will not delay the arrival of help. For more information, please visit www.heart.org Special Thanks to all involved: Beach, Susan Supt. Mr. David Gamberg Byrnes, Karen Principal Mr. William Galati Goldsmith, Craig Phys Ed Teacher Mr. Jeff Ellis Goscinski, Mike Phys Ed Teacher Mrs. Linda Rinaudo Grant, Roland Phys Ed TeacherMr. Joe Digirolomo Greenko, Jane Southold Board of Ed Manfredi, Chris AD Michael Brostowski Phelps, Renee Pontino, Terry Rutkowski, Laura Salmon, Michelle Surozenski, David Wells, Randy