Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of simple, life-saving steps used to help someone whose heart has stopped beating. It includes skills like CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the use of an AED ...

The American Heart Association has announced new CPR and Basic Life Support guidelines for 2026, reflecting advances in resuscitation science and team-based response. The revisions highlight precise ...

As a former firefighter and search and rescue volunteer, Don Weakly has spent nearly his entire life providing lifesaving support. But he was just 9 years old when he first learned CPR as a Cub Scout.

Is it really necessary to have a BLS (Basic Life Support) certification if you work in healthcare? If you're involved in resuscitation, staying certified isn’t optional; it’s a core skill. Cardiac ...

The Gadsden Fire Department this week began comprehensive medical training for personnel across all shifts as part of its ...

With the coming closure of Crozer Health EMS an understanding about the multiple levels of EMS service can be helpful. BLS and ALS are the two levels for prehospital medical crews. BLS, basic life ...