Serving 9 Communities: Blandford, Chester, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick, Tolland, Woronoco, and Westfield

Welcome to the

American Red Cross

of Greater Westfield

Greater Westfield Chapter of the Red Cross
48 Broad St.
Westfield, MA. 01085

The Greater Westfield Red Cross Wants You to Know,

“You’ve Got the Power”

FIRST AID, CPR & AED TRAINING

 Learning basic first aid and CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can quite possibly mean the difference between life and death for someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or other medical emergency. The Greater Westfield Chapter Red Cross advises that being able to administer first aid and CPR/AED during the first few minutes of a medical emergency is crucial to the survival and recovery of a victim. Having these skills allows you to become a vital first responder when help is needed.

First aid and CPR/AED are commonly taught to everyday people who may be the only ones able to respond during the crucial first few minutes of an accident or medical emergency. Nearly everyone is capable of learning and becoming certified in first aid and CPR/AED. 

Becoming trained and certified in first aid and CPR/AED gives the average person the knowledge and skills essential to lessen the effect of injury or sudden illness and helps sustain life until professional responders arrive.

Each year, roughly one million people in the United States suffer from SCA – almost half will die as a result. Being able to perform CPR or use an AED early on is crucial in preventing brain damage and will greatly increase a victim’s odds for survival.

 First aid and CPR/AED can not only be used when SCA strikes, but can also help save victims of drowning, electrocution, accidental poisoning, suffocation and drug overdose.

The most effective way to learn first aid and CPR/AED is to participate in hands-on training courses taught by a certified Red Cross instructor. While quick-overview videos and courses help you to become familiar with safety training; attending certification courses under the supervision of a qualified instructor is the best way to obtain the skills and confidence needed to successfully perform first aid and CPR/AED. And, in order to remain confident and keep skills current, it is recommended that you attend refresher courses and be re-certified yearly.

The Red Cross offers thorough and flexible training programs, which help you prepare for emergencies and life-threatening situations. Courses are available for administering help to infants, children and adults, as well as, for fulfilling training requirements for workplaces, and for professional rescuers. 

To find out how you can have the power to save a life, contact the Greater Westfield Chapter at 413-562-9684 x 101or go here for more information on the variety of health and safety courses being offered.

Make sure your sitter’s safe.

 Babysitters are at a premium but you still want to make sure you are leaving your little ones in capable hands. Look for a sitter that is Red Cross certified. Red Cross sitters are trained in basic care, how to spot an emergency, safe play, first aid and some are certified in CPR. If your favorite sitter is not Red Cross trained, there is still time before the office party. Consider giving her or him a gift certificate to a course as an early present. For more information go here...

LIFEGUARDING

 Looking for something fun and rewarding to do this summer? Become a Red Cross Trained and Certified LifeGuard! As a Lifeguard, you’ll learn the skills, and have the power, to save lives. There’s currently a national shortage of qualified lifeguards, so your community needs your help guarding lives more than ever at waterparks, pools, and lakes. If you are a good swimmer, and up to the challenge, give us a call at 413-562-9684 x 101 or go here;

Get Trained.