Essential Summer Beach Safety Tips: Protect Your Family and Yourself

Essential Summer Beach Safety Tips: Protect Your Family and Yourself Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Jacksonvilleโ€™s scenic beaches, knowing how to stay safe in the sun and surf is crucial for a fun, memorable summer. At Safety First CPR and Safety Training, our mission is to empower families and individuals of all […]

Why Every Parent Should Learn CPR Before Summer Swimming Season

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, families naturally spend more time around waterโ€”whether itโ€™s backyard pools, beaches, lakes, or water parks. While these moments create lasting memories, they also come with increased risks, especially for children. Thatโ€™s why learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) isnโ€™t just a good idea for parentsโ€”itโ€™s an essential life skill that can […]

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What to Do If You’re Caught in an Ocean Rip Tide

What to Do If You’re Caught in an Ocean Rip Tide If you’ve ever felt a sudden, strong pull away from the shore while swimming in the ocean, you may have encountered a rip tide—more accurately known as a rip current. These powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water can quickly sweep swimmers out to deeper […]

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Why Lifeguarding is a Great Summer Job for High School Students

When summer break rolls around, many high school students start looking for seasonal work to earn some extra money and gain valuable experience. Among the wide range of summer jobs available, lifeguarding stands out as one of the most rewarding, both personally and professionally. Here’s why high school students should consider donning the red suit […]

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The Impact of CPR Training on Workplace Safety

Prioritizing occupational safety and emphasizing how preventative actions can reduce risks and create a safer workplace environment is important for all organizations. While workplace safety programs typically focus on accident prevention, one often overlooked but critical skill in the workplace is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Investing in CPR training can reduce risks in the workplace by […]

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Women Are Less Likely to Receive Bystander CPR

Bystanders are the key to survival of individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The prompt administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) significantly increases the victimโ€™s chance of survival. However, research reveals a troubling trend: women are less likely to receive bystander CPR. Why are women less likely to […]

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Babysitting Safety + CPR Certification Course

Saturday, September 28, 9a-1p, 2024Registration and further information at https://sept28babysitting.eventbrite.com. This is a great course for youth who already babysit, will start sometimes in the future, or who simply need to learn how to safely stay home alone or with younger siblings. Two official 2-yr certifications card will be issued from the American Safety and […]

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Lifeguard Certification Courses in Jacksonville, FL

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification courses are sometimes difficult to find in Northeast Florida. We have two coming up for Spring 2022, so please take advantage now if you are looking for one: April 1-3, 2022 at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club April 29 – May 1 at San Jose Country Club The Red Cross Lifeguard […]

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Best Practices for Calling 911

An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States. 911 dispatchers and call takers are trained to provide assistance for all types of situations. But there are certain steps you can take to help inform the call taker of the emergency and ensure help arrives as fast as possible. […]

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How to Treat a Snakebite

Snakebites can be painful, but most snakes aren’t dangerous to humans. However, venomous snakebites can cause severe injuries and, in some cases, death. So, it’s best to consider all snakes as venomous until proven otherwise. Here’s how to treat a snakebite if you’re dealing with an unknown snake or recognize signs of a venomous snakebite. […]

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Women & Teen Girls Safety and Self-Defense Course – July 24, 2021

Back by popular demand! This course is taught by law enforcement / SWAT Team officers who have a vast amount of knowledge but teach it in a way that is down to earth and easy to understand. These are the very guys who teach the rest of their police force organization in self-defense tactics. They […]

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CPR and COVID-19

Is it safe to take a CPR class during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be asking this question for yourself or for your organization. Leaders and employers, we understand your concerns about bringing your workers together for a class such as this. However, it is important to remember that sudden cardiac arrest emergencies have not […]

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How to Position Your Hands For CPR

CPR can help keep the brain and other vital organs alive during cardiac arrest by pushing oxygen-filled blood throughout the body. High-quality chest compressions are the most important part of CPR and have the biggest impact on survival of cardiac arrest. So, it’s crucial that you practice proper hand placement when performing chest compressions. CPR […]