No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, it's usually a community member who witnesses or is first on the scene of a traumatic injury. A severely bleeding person can die from blood loss in as little as five minutes. Therefore, it is crucial to quickly "stop the bleed."
Severe bleeding is the most common cause of preventable trauma death. That means community members like you can make a difference! "Stop the Bleed" is a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives.
Immediate responders can take simple steps to keep the injured person alive until appropriate medical care is available. It starts with knowing what to do.
Learn Virtually
Check out our training video below, led by one of the department’s community outreach specialists.
- Watch Bleeding Control Class
- This 38-minute video is a virtual presentation of HCDFRS’ bleeding control class.
In-Person Bleeding Control Classes
The department is not currently offering public bleeding control classes. However, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) offers public Stop the Bleed classes for individuals and groups.