High Springs Fire Department, UF Health Teach Life-Saving Emergency Skills

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ Fourteen community members recently completed a combined CPR and "Stop the Bleed" emergency response training hosted by the High Springs Fire Department in partnership with UF Health.

Participants, including high school students, teachers, working professionals, and retirees, attended the hands-on session aimed at equipping residents with skills essential in emergency situations before professional responders arrive.

Certified instructors from the High Springs Fire Department and UF Health demonstrated critical techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and effective methods to control severe bleeding through tourniquets and wound-packing.

“'Stop the Bleed' empowers people to take action in a bleeding emergency—because in a crisis, every second matters,” said Jordyn Zyngier, trauma outreach coordinator at UF Health. “This kind of community training builds confidence and saves lives.”

High Springs Fire Chief Joe Peters echoed the importance of such classes for community safety.

“When seconds count, having someone nearby who knows what to do can save a life,” Peters said.

Officials emphasized the training is part of the fire department's broader commitment to public safety education and emergency preparedness. More classes are scheduled for the upcoming months.

For information on future training opportunities, residents can follow the High Springs Fire Department on social media or visit their official website at highsprings.gov/fire.

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