Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills at Leon County’s Press the Chest Community Training Event
WHO: | Leon County Government |
WHAT: | 2026 Press the Chest |
WHEN: | Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon |
WHERE: |
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St. |
Leon County Government invites residents to learn lifesaving skills at Press the Chest, a hands-on community CPR training event, on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 West Pensacola Street. Register for this free event at LeonCountyFL.gov/PressTheChest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving emergency procedure performed when the heart stops beating. When performed immediately after cardiac arrest, CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival.
Utilizing science-based guidelines established by the American Heart Association, experienced Leon County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) medics will teach attendees the lifesaving skills of:
Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Every attendee will receive an American Heart Association personal “CPR Anytime” kit containing a CPR manikin, DVD, and educational materials that they can use to practice at home and share with family and friends.
Since 2011, Leon County has trained nearly 18,000 residents with hands-on instruction on how to do CPR correctly. The annual Press the Chest event equips citizens with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to perform CPR during an emergency. Trainings like Press the Chest contribute to Leon County’s impressive cardiac survival rate that exceeds the national average.
CPR training is suitable for children 7 and older, but all ages are welcome to attend. This is not a certification event.
Since its launch on December 31, 2003, Leon County EMS has provided clinically superior, cost-effective emergency medical services and transport to the citizens and visitors of Leon County. In 2023, Leon County EMS was named statewide EMS Provider of the Year by the Florida Department of Health for its continuous dedication to delivering unparalleled emergency medical care and serving the community through training and public education programs.
For more information, contact Deputy Chief Sally Davis, Leon County EMS, at 850-606-2100 / DavisSal@LeonCountyFL.gov or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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