The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) is pleased to announce a FREE community CPR and choking training opportunity from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on May 28th at the JPASD Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro, LA.

Made possible through a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Jackson Parish Police Jury, attendees will learn basic CPR/AED, stop the bleed/first aid, and what to do if someone is choking or not breathing. This is not a healthcare provider certification course but a class for residents who want to be better prepared for an emergency. To register, call (318) 259-2877

Blood Drive at JPASD

Before the training course, the JPASD, in conjunction with LifeShare, is offering the opportunity to save a life by participating in a Blood Drive to be held from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the JPASD home office. Donors will receive a special edition Lifeshare Groovy T-Shirt while supplies last