The FDNY CPR Unit trains thousands of New Yorkers each year in hands only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage. Early CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) have been shown to dramatically increase the chance of survival in victims who experience sudden cardiac arrest. The first few minutes after a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical. Bystanders who witness or encounter a person in cardiac arrest are the ones who can maintain blood flow to

Last year, the FDNY Mobile CPR Unit taught more than 64,000 New Yorkers how to do hands-only CPR and how to use an AED. CPR is a crucial skill that can mean the difference between life and death. Almost 90 percent of cardiac incidents happen in homes or in public spaces. Knowing how to do it will save lives. If you’d like to have the FDNY Mobile CPR Unit come to your next event, work, or school, go to www.FDNYSmart.org/cpr to register. #FDNYSmart | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

3.3K views · 154 reactions | The #FDNY Free CPR Program has trained thousands of New Yorkers in hands-only CPR and basic AED instruction. To sign up for an #FDNYSmart class, or to schedule a class in your community, visit fdnysmart.org/CPR | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook