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CPR Training The City of Peekskill Fire Department currently has four CPR Instructors on Staff, Lieutenant Sean McCollum, Lieutenant Patrick MacLennan, Lieutenant Chris Rimm, and Firefighter James Howard. These instructors are trained through th eAmerican Heart Association to provide training for new members of the department and refresher training for current members. The CPR training provides instruction in the crucial skills needed to respond to and manage first aid, choking, and sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. These skills include performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and providing first aid for various injuries and illnesses. The training emphasizes the latest scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association and utilizes techniques like Practice-While-Watching for effective learning.
Key aspects of AHA CPR training:
CPR and AED Skills:
Training covers the techniques for performing chest compressions, rescue breaths (if applicable), and using an AED on adults, children, and infants.
Choking Relief:
Training includes how to help a choking victim, both conscious and unconscious, for adults, children, and infants.
Latest Guidelines:
AHA CPR training reflects the most current scientific guidelines from the AHA for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
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