# CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Part of [Western WinterBlast 2026](https://www.westernpyro.org/events/winterblast/2026).

- When: Thursday, February 12, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM MST
- Category: Workshop
- Where: PIT Tent, Sara Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Presenters: [Matthew Bergondo](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/matthew-bergondo)
- Beginner friendly; Ages 18+; PIT Crew (12+)
- Fee: $100

This classroom-based course is designed for individuals with limited or no medical training that needs to complete a CPR/AED course for job, regulatory (ie. OSHA) or other requirements. The focus of the course will be on basic CPR skills such as performing a head tilt-chin lift, and giving compressions and breaths. The first aid portion is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs to complete a basic first aid course to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.

During the course, the following topics will be covered:
- Adult CPR/AED (with a mask)
- Adult Choking
- Optional modules include child CPR AED, and infant CPR, including child and infant choking
- First aid basics (including scene safety, finding the problem, calling for help, and more)
- Medical emergencies (including actions for choking, breathing problems, shock, and more)
- Injury emergencies (including actions for bleeding, broken bones, burns, and more)