IN-PERSON Course: Preparing for Medical Emergencies - Campbell

1 Campbell Avenue,Campbell CA 95008

27 January, 2022

Description

IN-PERSON Course: Preparing for Medical Emergencies Learn how to recognize medical emergencies and when to call 9-1-1. Learn how to report emergencies and what to do before help arrives. Be prepared with completed medical documents and explore resources that can assist caregivers. Participants will learn: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Overview Understand ambulance and fire services within Santa Clara CountyHow to safely respond to emergency vehicles lights and sirens9-1-1 Dispatch Centers & Phone Technology Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) aka Dispatch CentersUnderstand Phone technology differences when calling 9-1-1Medical Emergencies Identify life threatening medical emergenciesHow to quickly react during a medical emergency Calling 9-1-1 in an Emergency Questions asked by 9-1-1 dispatcher Text to 9-1-1: Call if you can. Text if you can’t. Be prepared for the arrival of emergency responders Be Prepared...Be Ready! Important medical emergency forms: LIFE File, POLST, DNRCreate an emergency contact listCPR/First Aid Certification Information Community Resources Learn about important local community resources and organizations____________________________________________________________________________________________ This training class is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by Santa Clara County Fire Department: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the unincorporated surrounding areas. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Santa Clara County Fire Department on Eventbrite to stay informed about upcoming safety classes and community events: http://sccfd.eventbrite.com Established in 1947, the Santa Clara County Fire Department provides fire services for Santa Clara County, California (light green in the map below) and the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. The department also provides protection for the unincorporated areas adjacent to those cities. The department's area of coverage is shown in dark green in the map below. SCCFD Area of Coverage Wrapping in an approximately 20 mile arc around the southern end of "Silicon Valley", the Santa Clara County Fire Department has grown to include 15 fire stations, an administrative headquarters, a maintenance facility, five other support facilities, 19 pieces of apparatus and 3 command vehicles, to cover 128.3 square miles (267 square km) and a population of over 226,700.