Southington FD Trains To 'Stop The Bleed'

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Local firefighters recently completed life-saving training that, hopefully, won't be necessary anytime soon.

The Southington Fire Department said Tuesday members of the hybrid paid/volunteer department recently completed refresher training on Stop the Bleed techniques "to ensure we’re always ready to respond to severe bleeding emergencies."

"Stop the Bleed" is a program developed by the American College of Surgeons in which responders or even bystanders can quickly save a life by undertaking measures to help patients who are bleeding.

The SFD said, in addition to the training, the department has acquired multiple "Stop the Bleed" kits as part of the department's arsenal of life-saving equipment.

"Along with this, we’ve added new Stop the Bleed kits to our equipment, enhancing our ability to provide critical care quickly and effectively," wrote the SFD.

"Stopping severe bleeding is a key lifesaving skill that can make all the difference in an emergency. We’re committed to keeping our team sharp and our community safe."

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