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The American Red Cross of Orange County is looking for the public’s help to nominate community heroes to be honored at their ...

The Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve ...

In an unpredictable world, disasters-both natural and man-made-can strike at any moment. From earthquakes and hurricanes to industrial accidents and terrorist attacks, emergencies require immediate ...

Residents of Doña Ana County will have the opportunity to learn CPR and first-aid for free this weekend. The Office of ...

Yes, the official AHA Guidelines note that victims have a greater chance of survival from cardiac arrest when high-quality CPR includes use of an AED. Many first aid training courses include CPR ...