Lufkin Fire Department Offers Free CPR Classes For Families

Things can go bad in the blink of an eye. I'm not trying to scare you, but a family member could have a heart attack right in front of you one day.

What will you do to save their lives, and how would you feel if you were not equipped to do so in an emergency? You won't have a bunch of what-ifs floating around in your head if you take this free CPR/First Aid class from the Lufkin Fire Department.

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According to the Lufkin Daily News and a recent post on the Lufkin Fire Department's Facebook page, they have free classes coming up that could save you or someone you love.

Life-Saving Classes In Lufkin Start in Late August

These American Heart Association Heart Saver certification classes for the community will cover all the steps to save adults and children. The classes are a little over two hours long each, and you will receive a certification at the end.

According to Lufkin Fire Chief Jesse Moody, the more people who know CPR, the better. "About 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes," Moody said. "We want to help you be prepared in case someone you know needs life-saving CPR.

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The three classes will be at the Lufkin Fire administration building located at 111 S. Third St. in downtown Lufkin.

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9 AM Saturday, August 23rd

5:30 PM Wednesday, September 10th

5:30 PM Wednesday, October 8th

The class is free, but if you would like to get the physical certification card, there is a $17 administration fee. Class size is limited to 15 people in each, so prepare for some personalized, hands-on instruction.

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