Free CPR Class Offered Saturday By Sandy Springs Fire Department

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — If a life-threatening emergency occurred, would you know what to do? Basic knowledge of CPR has been proven to give people the ability to save the lives of their loved ones.

The Sandy Springs Fire Department is committed to protecting and saving lives in our community and is offering a free, hands-only, CPR & AED training from 10 .a.m to noon on Saturday at City Hall, 1 Galambos Way.

All groups are welcome, including churches, homeowner associations, social clubs, businesses and organizations. Upon request, firefighters will visit group a with CPR practice kits, and share vital information that you may someday use to save a life.

A class typically lasts 45 minutes, but can be tailored to fit with a meeting schedule. Classes can be as small as 20 participants or as large as 200 participants. If you need a completion card to meet a job requirement, there is a $20 fee to obtain the card issued from the American Heart Association.

Other free classes are:

• Feb. 29
• March 21
• May 2

*No class in April

For more information, or to set up a training class, email ccampbell@sandyspringsga.gov or rmcclendon@sandyspringsga.gov, call 770-206-2047.

CPR certification courses may be taken through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Not a member of a civic group? You can still learn CPR online

The American Heart Association is a resource for information about CPR. Visit their website to find out how CPR training has impacted the cardiac arrest survival rate of in America, and learn simple, yet critical CPR techniques. Spending a few minutes of your time on the site could help you save a life.