May – First Aid

May has several different first responders’ observance days, including International Firefighters Day, National Police Week, and National EMS Week. Given the focus on those who typically provide emergency care first, May is a good time to focus on first aid emergency preparedness.

• Fully stock your family’s first aid kit.

• Add a first aid kit to your vehicle.

• Take a basic first aid course

• Learn how to perform survival first aid, such as making a splint and stopping a bleed.