June 1-7 is CPR & AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if citizens know CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.
In the United States, 400,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur annually and 89 percent of the victims die because they do not receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene.
Orlando residents can take steps to save lives by registering for free Take Heart Orlando Hands-Only CPR/AED Training. The training, offered by the Orlando Fire Department, provides citizens with the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat sudden cardiac arrest.
