Are you prepared to save your best friend’s life? We mean the four-legged, faithful buddy who relies on you.

Most folks aren’t prepared when it comes to pet survival preparedness. For instance, did you know that 101 degrees fahrenheit is normal for Fido and Fefe? But if the red line hits 104 degrees, they need medical attention.

Pet CPR is another skills most folks aren’t skilled in. There are plenty of pet CPR classes being offered now, but like human CPR it isn’t rocket science.

The chest pump is a critical factor and necessary to keep oxygen flowing to the brain, even for a furry friends. And instead of breathing into the mouth, oxygen is breathed into the snout where it can make it’s way to the brain more directly.

Be your pet’s hero. Learn CPR!

We don’t often hear of police looking for heroes. But at a recent music festival in Virginia City, a man and woman worked together to save the life of a 65-year-man who suffered cardiac arrest.

The man and woman were performing CPR on the victim when the police arrived and relieved the two. Police used an AED, which successfully revived the victim.

If it had not been for the quick actions of the couple, the victim may not have made it through the event.

Virginia City police would like to thank the two who performed CPR.

Be a hero. Learn CPR!

The CPR app PulsePoint is a lifesaver. When master technician Jeff Olson heard the alert on his smartphone, he rushed two blocks to the address and asked if there was a medical emergency.

He found an infant who wasn’t breathing, and immediately got to work performing CPR.

The store clerk, who had already called for 911, couldn’t believe that some guy just came out of nowhere.

Olson is a volunteer EMT, and didn’t hesitate to take action.

“I don’t think I’ve ever done CPR on an infant before or even rescue breathing and when I got done I shook for about ten minutes ya know,” he said.

It’s the first time the local fire department has used PulsePoint.

Be a hero. Learn CPR!