Know the steps to save your loved one in cardiac arrest

It can happen suddenly, without warning – and knowing what to do if your loved one experiences cardiac arrest can have a large impact on their survival. “Cardiac arrest happens because of an electrical failure in the heart,” said South County Fire Battalion Chief of EMS Deanna Herbert. “The heart is unable to pump blood […]

South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate nearly double national average

A bigger focus on high-performance CPR is making southwest Snohomish County among the safest places in the United States to experience a cardiac arrest. New data shows South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate1 is 71%, nearly double the national average. “Firefighters are very deliberately focused on providing the absolute best CPR for your loved […]

Cardiac Arrest Risk Increases During the Holidays

Firefighters urge everyone to learn and practice hands-only CPR to potentially save lives during the holiday season. Research shows more cardiac deaths occur in the U.S. on December 25 than on any other day of the year, followed by December 26 and January 1. South County Fire has an overall cardiac arrest survival rate twice […]