LAS VEGAS (BNN) - - Fentanyl-related overdoses are on the rise throughout the valley. The
Henderson Fire Department is resisting versus the epidemic by adding fentanyl awareness training to its First Six Community Lifesaver Training Curriculum.
The class will consist of training about the risks of fentanyl and demonstrations on how to administer Narcan, a drug provided to reverse the impacts of an overdose.
" Fentanyl overdoses are on the increase," stated Sean Friedland, a medical services officer for the
Henderson Fire Department. "Between 2018 and 2022, 40% or so of the overdoses that triggered deadly impacts were fentanyl overdoses. With it continuing to be an uptick in overdoses throughout the valley, we're trying to get ahead of it and teach individuals who are lay responders that they can make a difference."
The First Six class likewise consists of Hands-only CPR training, emergency situation blood control, and how to utilize an automated external defibrillator.
Classes are hosted month-to-month and are open to kids and grownups aged 12 and older with an adult. The next class is arranged for Saturday, March 9. You can sign up at this link.
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