Longview Fire Department to offer lifesaving bleeding control courses

Nayeli Carrillo
·1 min read

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Fire Department is offering Stop the Bleed courses on the second Monday of each month for people interested in learning the lifesaving techniques.

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According to a release, there are seven classes available for registration and will teach three different bleeding control actions at the training center on 411 American Legion Blvd.

Available classes are on:

  • June 10

  • July 8

  • August 12

  • September 9

  • October 14

  • November 11

  • December 9

The three techniques include how to apply pressure to a wound, packing a wound to control bleeding and applying a tourniquet correctly.

Classes will reportedly begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, people can contact Chief Amy Hooten at 903-237-1210.

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