
Teaching Stop the Bleed Saves Lives
Would you know what to do if you witnessed a stabbing, gunshot wound or high impact injury? That's something Woodlawn Baptist Church never wanted to find out firsthand. Instead, they asked the Danville Life Saving Crew (DLSC) to teach their members "Stop the Bleed " on Saturday, May 26. Now, more than two dozen community members are better prepared to stabilize a penetrating injury. "It's important for everyone to be as prepared as possible," Bryan Fox, DLSC's assistant direc

Driving During a Flash Flood Safety Tips
A flash flood is flooding that typically occurs within 3 to 6 hours of extremely heavy rainfall. It is possible anywhere, especially near streams, creeks and rivers. Flash flooding can become dangerous when people encounter high, fast moving water. There is virtually no time to prepare for flash flooding and it can often trap people inside of vehicles, businesses and homes. While driving, be sure to never go through standing water on the roads or parking lots. However, when f

Active Shooter Drill Helps Hospital Prepare
On Wednesday, May 9, Danville Life Saving Crew (DLSC) members helped Sovah Health - Danville perform an active shooter drill. Over 60 hospital employees, Crew members, police officers and community partners participated in the drill. After the "gunman" was detained by police, DLSC volunteers entered the hospital and went to the third floor where the area was staged for the event. Patients with artificial wounds and blood were either escorted from the hospital or removed on a