Firth Rural Fire and Rescue

06/04/2026

Stop over in Cortland tomorrow and support our mutual aid partners Cortland Fire/ Rescue! The ribs and pulled pork look amazing.

06/04/2026

During CPR, you should perform chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute. This translates to about two compressions per second. Here are some songs that can help you keep that rhythm when performing CPR.

06/04/2026

Are you familiar with how to use an AED? Do you know if an AED is available at your work or where it is located? This is a perfect time to ask!

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are designed to be easy to use, and most AEDs will walk you through each step - from applying the pads, to helping you count your CPR compressions.

Always call 911 and start CPR first, if you witness a sudden cardiac arrest. Ask another person to bring you the AED, if another person is available.

Turn on the AED and apply the pads to bare skin. (There are typically images on the pads that show you where to place them)

Next the AED will tell you it is analyzing the heart rhythm. Make sure no one is touching the person while this happens. Once done, the AED will tell you to resume CPR, or to deliver a shock. If you need to deliver a shock make sure no one is touching the person, and follow the instructions that the AED provides to deliver the shock.

Once complete, resume CPR, and continue to follow the prompts from the AED until EMS arrives.

These simple steps can help you save a life!

06/02/2026

BYSTANDER CPR SAVES LIVES

Unfortunately, less than half of people who experience an out- of-hospital cardiac arrest receive CPR before professional help arrives.

Women are less likely to receive CPR from a bystander. Barriers include fear of legal ramifications and accusations of inappropriate touching.

However, CPR, especially if performed immediately,
can double, or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

How can you help? Take a few minutes to learn how to perform hands only CPR.

06/02/2026

If you are out and about tomorrow - stop in and visit Hickman Rural Fire Department and check out their open house. Hands Only CPR is a life saving skill anyone can learn!

🚒🔥 We are only TWO days away from our Open House! 🔥🚒

We are so excited to welcome everyone to the station and show you what we do to serve our community!

Did you know that National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place annually from June 1–7? This week highlights the critical importance of bystander intervention, as immediate CPR can double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival.

To help celebrate this important week, join us on June 3rd from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun-filled evening at the fire station!

🚒 Tour the station
🧯 Check out the fire trucks
❤️ Learn hands-on CPR
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters and EMS providers
🍧 Enjoy Kona Ice and more!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and kids for an evening of fun, learning, and community. We can't wait to see you there!