Keeping your family safe in the summer is no easy task. Despite dangers from sun, water, heat, boats and even fireworks, there’s actually a lot you can do to keep everyone safe. We’ve created a list … [Read more...]
Download Our Mobile App!
The Response Institute is excited to announce our new mobile app! Our mobile app keeps you updated with latest emergency response news, updates, events, and tips. Browse our up-to-date class listings … [Read more...]
Using an AED to Save a Life
What is an AED?An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is a portable device that analyzes a heart rhythm and can send an appropriate electric shock if necessary to restore a normal heart rhythm. … [Read more...]
American Heart Month – Signs of Heart Attack & Stroke
February is American Heart Month. The leading cause of death in the United States continues to be cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart disease, hypertension & high blood pressure, and … [Read more...]
The Importance of CPR: A Lifesaving Story
It’s one of those stories that you never think will happen to you.Howard Abravanel was playing basketball in Balboa Park – something he’d been doing for fifteen years – when he collapsed on the … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
A heart attack is not the same thing as cardiac arrest. It’s important to know the difference between the two and what steps to take should you suspect either.A heart attack occurs when blow flow to … [Read more...]
10 Quick First Aid Tips
First Aid is one of those tricky skills that you rarely ever need…until, suddenly, you do. Even small medical accidents can be stressful, but knowing how to react can keep a minor problem from taking … [Read more...]
Swimming Season is Here – Drowning Prevention
With Memorial Day behind us, swimming season is official here! Drowning is the 6th leading cause of unintentional death or injury in the US, so before you jump into the pool or dip into the ocean to … [Read more...]
Be Prepared With Emergency Numbers
Did you know each year there are over 173 million 911 calls in the US? Many of these are life threatening and some not, it is important that you are prepared for any emergency that comes your way.Keep … [Read more...]
