American AED CPR Association

11/22/2025

Use our advanced Target Heart Rate Calculator to make sure you're in the right zone for burning fat, increased endurance, or building muscle.

Use our advanced Target Heart Rate Calculator to make sure your in the right zone for burning fat, increased endurance, or building muscle.

11/17/2025

The 5 Signs of Anaphylactic Shock & How to Provide Emergency Care

Learn the 5 signs of anaphylactic shock, why it's a life-threatening emergency, and how to treat it fast. Be prepared with CPR and first aid certification.

11/03/2025

Understanding the CABs of CPR: Circulation, Airway, Breathing

The CABs of CPR stand for Circulation, Airway, and Breathing.
Start with chest compressions to keep blood flowing.
Open the airway using a head-tilt/chin-lift method.
Give rescue breaths and watch for chest rise.
Use an AED if available and continue CPR until help arrives.
https://www.aedcpr.com/articles/cabs-of-cpr/

10/15/2025

Should We Teach First Aid and CPR in Schools?

Teaching CPR and first aid in schools empowers students to handle emergencies. Students can learn to perform CPR, give chest compressions, and stay calm. Early training improves survival rates in cardiac events. Builds confidence, responsibility, and community awareness. Online course options enhance accessibility and retention.

06/24/2025

The Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 Has been introduced under identical bills in the House (H.R.621) and Senate (S.180)

Text for H.R.621 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025

10/24/2024

My good friend Stephanie Haridopolos…

The state is waiving the required monthly Florida KidCare premiums for children living in families affected by Hurricane Milton, officials announced Wednesday. It’s the second time in a month the Florida Healthy Kids Corp. Board of Directors agreed to waive the requisite premiums for children livi...

07/21/2022

Congratulations!!! Thank you for your service....

SATELLITE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS RECEIVE LIFE SAVING AWARD

Three Satellite Beach Police officers received the Life Saving Award at the Satellite Beach City Council meeting last night. Sgt. Anthony Holland, Cpl. Philip Martinez, and Ofc. Matt Bennett administered life-saving CPR and AED shock while responding to an emergency 911 call. On June 7, 2022, a person on a balcony at the Majesty Palms condominiums observed a man collapse on the beach and called 911.

Within minutes, Cpl. Martinez, Ofc. Bennett, and Sgt. Anthony Holland arrived on scene.
Officer Bennett retrieved his department issued AED from his patrol car and everyone began making their way down to the beach.

The initial assessment indicated the man was not breathing and had no detectable pulse. Due to the tide coming in, Bennett and Holland relocated the man approximately fifteen feet further west, in order to safely perform CPR.

Officer Bennett immediately started the chest compressions as Sgt. Holland prepped the AED.
Corporal Martinez prepped the patient by removing his clothing for a quick and proper application of the AED pads to the patient's upper body. The AED pads were properly placed on the body by Sgt. Holland and Cpl. Martinez, while Ofc. Bennett continued with chest compressions.

During the course of these life saving measures, the patient was shocked twice and a pulse was ultimately regained.

The Satellite Beach Fire Department then arrived on scene and took over life saving measures. The man was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center where he was admitted. After 8 days, the man was released from the hospital and spent Father's Day with his wife and children.

There are many heroes in this life saving incident:
💗 The person on the balcony who immediately called 911.
💗 The incredible Satellite Beach Dispatchers who coordinated the response.
💗 Ofc. Bennett, Cpl. Martinez, and Sgt. Holland who all seamlessly worked as a team to administer CPR and AED.
💗 The Satellite Beach Fire Department and Brevard County Rescue.
💗 The health care professionals at Holmes Regional Medical Center.

We are so proud of our officers! They provided the immediate and critical intervention needed to save this mans life. And, we are grateful for the amazing work of our partner agencies and health professionals who all contributed to saving this mans life.

12/03/2020

To maintain your certification, you must take a CPR renewal class every 2 years. The renewal class will cover all of the life-saving skills included in the full CPR class. In addition, any updates or changes to CPR will be included.

CPR Renewal, what you should know about CPR renewal classes, options, and requirements. Can I take an online class? | AEDCPR

09/09/2020

In the United States, fire departments respond to over 1,000,000 fires each and every year. Civilian fire deaths average about 3500 per year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 75% of those deaths are due to house fires. Fires also cause billions of dollars in property damage each year...

Home fire prevention safety tips. Which is the best fire extinguisher for common houshold fires. Simple home fire safety | AEDCPR.COM

05/09/2020

Imagine you perfom CPR or give First Aid and save someone's life. Then they sue you. Is that really possible? Sounds crazy, but the truth may surprise you.

05/06/2020

DiPetrillo, Donald, 70, of Davie, Florida died April 30, 2020. Donald was born in Providence, Rhode Island, later moving to Hollywood, Florida in 1956 with the family. He was a graduate of the McArthur High School class of 1967, where he was a decorated member of the varsity swim team.

04/21/2020

Can aspirin save you from a heart attack? What you need too know. Aspirin can absolutely can provide relief for a heart attack.