Ron Langhelm , S & T Program Manager for FAST

• Safely position the trauma victim

• Apply direct pressure and tourniquets

FAST Consists of Three Vital Components :

1 . Get Trained

The American Red Cross First Aid for Severe

Trauma course is offered at no charge to students under the age of 19 attending high school .

3 . Take Action

If you see someone with life-threatening bleeding , tell someone to call 9-1-1 , then follow the steps you learned in the FAST course .

This education program is an integral part of S & T ’ s overall mission to help the nation prepare for and respond effectively to emergencies .

“ When bleeding emergencies happen , trained adults may not be the first people on

2 . Gear Up

bleeding control , first aid and training supplies .

Ron Langhelm , S & T Program Manager for FAST