Free Stop The Bleed Classes Offered from Local EMS
Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is essential knowledge to keep you and those around you safe. This year, May 20 marks the fourth annual National STOP THE BLEED(r) Day, and the third annual National STOP THE BLEED(r) Month will be observed throughout the month of May. The Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and Maryville Fire Departments from Anderson Hospital Region IV EMS will be offering STOP THE BLEED CLASSES on May 20th. Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity.
Troy Fire Protection District: 7 p.m. Call 667-6722 to register.
Collinsville Fire Department Classes: Collinsville Fire Station #1 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Sign up by calling 346-5022.
Edwardsville Fire Department Classes:
Class Schedules are as follows:
09:00 – 10:15
10:30 – 11:45
LUNCH BREAK
13:00 – 14:15
14:30 – 15:45
16:00 – 17:15
DINNER BREAK
18:30 – 19:45
20:00 – 21:15
Glen Carbon Fire Station #1 Classes:
3 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Max of 35 people per class.
Maryville Fire Department:
10 a.m. (Max of 15 people per class)
Pre-registration for Glen Carbon and Maryville at www.glencarbnfire.com
Hamel Fire Department 7 p.m.
Prior registration is required to maintain social distancing. For questions about the STOP THE BLEED program or to register for a class at the Edwardsville Public Safety Building, call (618) 692-7540.
