Commissioner Hofberger, Escambia County to Host Free CPR Class March 18

District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, in partnership with Escambia County Public Safety, invites residents to attend a free community hands-only CPR class on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. The class will be held at the Ferry Pass Community Center, located at 8800 N. 9th Avenue.

This practical training will focus on hands-only CPR training from Escambia County EMS, learning a simple and effective technique that can save lives during cardiac emergencies when immediate action is critical. The class will also include education on recognizing and responding to signs of a stroke. No prior medical training is required, and the class is open to all members of the community.

According to the American Heart Association, hands-only CPR by a bystander is as effective as conventional CPR for teens and adults in the first critical minutes of cardiac arrest and can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival when performed immediately.

“Prepared communities are safer communities,” said Commissioner Hofberger. “This class empowers residents with the knowledge and confidence to act in an emergency and support one another when it matters most.”

The class is free to attend; however, space is limited. Attendees are asked to register for the class here. Residents are encouraged to bring family members, friends, and neighbors to help strengthen community preparedness across Escambia County. 

For more information about Escambia County EMS or to view additional upcoming CPR classes, visit MyEscambia.com/EMS.