the articles author seems to conflate the context and purpose of either. Active shooter "training" is designed solely for self-preservation in an emergency situation and shouldnt be combined with first-aid as it by definition means youre at imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm. Its the same reason the emergency protocol for a gas alarm is to evacuate. you cant help people when youre dead.
that having been said check out your local YMCA or library for first aid/red cross events that will teach you CPR/AED/O2 administration as well as the heimlich maneuver and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. your facility safety coordinator (if your company is large enough) should be hosting volunteer trainings for the AED devices, but if not your local fire department likely hosts a fire safety event that includes the devices as part of CPR training.
get into the habit of identifying exit signs and make it routine to use the stairs at work so you can guide others to safety in a fire. locate extinguishers and familiarize yourself with emergency numbers at your office but be prepared to take down information to relay to responders such as the nature of the event, victims age, any medications they consume as well as any environmental hazard that exists.
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the articles author seems to conflate the context and purpose of either. Active shooter "training" is designed solely for self-preservation in an emergency situation and shouldnt be combined with first-aid as it by definition means youre at imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm. Its the same reason the emergency protocol for a gas alarm is to evacuate. you cant help people when youre dead.
that having been said check out your local YMCA or library for first aid/red cross events that will teach you CPR/AED/O2 administration as well as the heimlich maneuver and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. your facility safety coordinator (if your company is large enough) should be hosting volunteer trainings for the AED devices, but if not your local fire department likely hosts a fire safety event that includes the devices as part of CPR training.
get into the habit of identifying exit signs and make it routine to use the stairs at work so you can guide others to safety in a fire. locate extinguishers and familiarize yourself with emergency numbers at your office but be prepared to take down information to relay to responders such as the nature of the event, victims age, any medications they consume as well as any environmental hazard that exists.