Miramar Vice Mayor and Fire Department hosts “SAVE A LIFE: Family Summer Edition” event

In a bid to empower the community with vital knowledge and skills, Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, in partnership with the City of Miramar Fire Department, is hosting the “SAVE A LIFE: Family Summer Edition” event.

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This crucial public safety initiative is set to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Miramar Commission Chambers, located at 2300 Civic Center Place.

The event is designed to educate and equip residents to respond effectively in emergencies. With an increase in preventable accidents and health crises, it is more important than ever for families to be prepared. The highly skilled Miramar Fire Department will lead the sessions, ensuring attendees receive top-notch training and advice.

Event Highlights:

• CPR: Learn the critical steps of CPR to maintain circulation and oxygenation during emergencies until help arrives.
• Stop the Bleed: Gain skills to control severe bleeding with tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, and direct pressure techniques.
• Signs of Stroke: Recognize stroke symptoms using the FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) method to act quickly and effectively.
• Drowning Prevention: Discover essential water safety tips, supervision strategies, and rescue techniques to prevent drowning incidents.

In addition to these activities, the Fire Department will provide hands-on demonstrations of essential life-saving techniques. Topics covered will include bike safety, hurricane preparedness, and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, all crucial for saving lives and reducing the severity of injuries during emergencies.

Attendees can also take advantage of free pediatric and adult health screenings, helmet giveaways (while supplies last), window lock and alarm giveaways, and free swim lesson vouchers.

Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Our goal is to equip families with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn from our dedicated Fire Department professionals about crucial safety measures that can save lives. We look forward to seeing you there!”

The event will also feature a gaming truck and an autism sensory igloo for residents to experience. This is a unique opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills that could one day save a life!

Register for free at SaveALifeDay2024.Eventbrite.com for a chance to win a bike and an iPad in the raffle.