Columbia County Fire Rescue promotes free CPR, AED and first-aid classes

A presenter promoted Columbia County Fire Rescue’s free American Heart Association Heart Saver courses, saying the two-hour classes teach adult and infant CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator and basic first-aid, including bleeding control and treating broken bones. The presenter said the training is intended for people with little or no medical training — coaches, parents, teachers and babysitters were listed as examples — and is not limited to first responders or medical professionals.

The presenter said participants who want an official American Heart Association certificate valid for two years must pay a $25 fee. The classes, the presenter added, are offered at no charge and course times and locations are listed in the caption.