The Compress and Shock Foundation is offering free CPR classes to promote life-saving techniques and equal access to education.

This Saturday, June 3, is the Compress and Shock Foundations’ annual free CPR and AED Educational Day.

Medical professionals are now pushing for everyone to be CPR certified - even if they don’t work in healthcare or as a first responder - now more than ever.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Two emergency dispatchers have been recognized on social media for their efforts to saving lives. Lynchburg’s Department of Emergency Services says the dispatchers recently received two 911 calls, then walked the callers through CPR instructions before paramedics arrived. Pamela Watson, the department’s personnel and training supervisor, says even if you know CPR, a dispatcher can remind you what to do. “Just us giving you the instructions and telling you how to do it: get them on the floor, start pumping the chest. We’re told both victims survived because of the step-by-step instructions.