First Response Safety Training

01/09/2025

As you prepare for the winter storm coming in, senior living communities need to prepare to potentially shelter in place. This doesn't happen often in Georgia, but when it does, it can cause lots of issues. Learn about how should senior living communities prepare for winter storms in our article here:

If winter weather shuts down the roads, you need to be prepared to shelter in place. This means having enough supplies and staff to take care of residents.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our team at First Response. May this festive season bring you and your team an abundance of joy, laughter, and well-deserved rest. We look forward to continued partnership and success in the coming year.

12/13/2024

We are nominated for Best of Gwinnett. Please take a moment to vote for our business by clicking this link and clicking "Vote for Us" in blue: https://frcpr.us/vote

Thank you for your vote!

11/27/2024

We hope everyone has a great and safe thanksgiving. Last year 1,610 fires were started on thanksgiving. With the right fire safety, you can prevent that from happening to you.

Check out this demonstration of the dangers of frying a still frozen turkey here:

Turkey is the main attraction on Thanksgiving, but it can turn into a disaster if you aren't careful.

11/01/2024

Did you know that dementia is an umbrella term for over 200 different brain conditions? While memory loss is a common symptom, there are many other warning signs to watch out for.

Learn more about the signs of dementia and how to support those living with this condition: https://www.firstresponsecpr.com/blog/activities-to-foster-well-being-for-those-with-dementia/

Author: Kelly Hardy Enser

If you are seeing these warning signs of dementia, these activates to foster well-being for those with dementia can help give them value & joy.

10/11/2024

Having all bedroom doors closed at night is a simple life saving habit you can start. This is because having a bedroom door closed in a fire will buy you a significant amount of time to become alert to the danger and take action. We should do this for all bedroom doors in our homes and teach others to do the same. In the picture below, you can see the huge difference between a bedroom door with the room door closed vs open.

10/10/2024

Teaching kids why to call 911 and how to do it is important in case they get separated from you and are in danger, or if you are not able to call yourself and they are calling for you. Below is a tip on how to teach your kids this lesson.

Another tip is helping them memorize parent's phone numbers as well.

10/09/2024

Smoke detectors can save you and your child's life, but without teaching kids about what they mean, they are just a sound machine. Here is a tip for teaching your kids about smoke alarms.

10/08/2024

Making a home escape plan is important for all households, but especially important for families with kids. Kids need to know how to get out and where to go once they are out. Then, once you have a plan, you need to practice it regularly.

Learn more about making a fire escape plan here: https://www.firstresponsecpr.com/blog/family-home-escape-plan/

10/07/2024

Using positive language is key for clarity when teaching kids' lessons of any kind. That includes fire safety. Check out this tip here.

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10/04/2024

During Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) it is extra important to teach kids about Fire Safety. Catering the lessons for your kids based on their age makes it more impactful. Check out these lesson ideas.

10/02/2024

Thank you RCA for having us for a great skills check today with our instructor Matt Enser.

08/16/2024

Do you have kids or work with kids? Here are 3 quick ways to help teach kid about fire safety. More ideas here: https://www.firstresponsecpr.com/blog/fire-safety-resources-for-children/

08/16/2024

Is your church prepared for CPR or First Aid emergencies? Find out how prepared your staff and volunteers are and what to do to be prepared here: https://www.firstresponsecpr.com/blog/church-cardiac-arrest-and-first-aid-readiness

Author: Tony Perry

CPR, First Aid, & AED readiness is essential for church staff & volunteers. Here's how to ensure preparedness for CPR & first aid emergencies.

08/02/2024

We love getting to work with such great people. We loved our CPR and First Aid class at Anderson Prep Preschool in South Carolina this week with our Instructor Tony Perry. Thank you Anderson Prep Preschool for having us out.

06/18/2024

It's CNA Appreciation Week (June 13th-19th). We celebrate the incredible CNAs who make such a difference in the lives of our seniors. Their compassion, dedication, and tireless efforts are the backbone of quality care. At First Response, we get the privilege of working with so many of them and we are so grateful. Let's shower our CNAs with gratitude this week!