Severe bleeding is one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of death in trauma emergencies. Whether from accidents, workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, or acts of violence, a person can bleed out in as little as three minutes. EMS may take longer than that to arrive.

Stop the Bleed training empowers everyday people to act quickly and confidently when a life is at risk. This nationally recognized program teaches simple, powerful skills that anyone can learn.

BVAC proudly offers Stop the Bleed training as part of our mission to build stronger, safer communities.

Why Bleeding Control Matters

Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death after trauma.
But here’s the good news:

With proper training, bystanders can save lives.

Most severe bleeding incidents occur:
✔ Before EMS arrives
✔ At home
✔ In workplaces
✔ In schools
✔ In public spaces

Trained community members are the true first responders.

Recognizing Life-Threatening Bleeding

Bleeding is considered life-threatening when:

• Blood is spurting
• The wound won’t stop bleeding with pressure
• There is pooling blood on the ground
• Clothing or bandages are soaked
• The person is confused, pale, or losing consciousness
• A body part is partially or completely amputated

These situations require IMMEDIATE action.

What Stop the Bleed Teaches

Participants learn practical hands-on skills, including:

1. Applying Direct Pressure

✔ How to compress wounds effectively
✔ When and where to apply pressure

2. Wound Packing

✔ Using gauze or hemostatic dressings
✔ Packing deep wounds to stop internal bleeding

3. Tourniquet Application

✔ Proper placement above wounds
✔ Tightening techniques
✔ When to apply a second tourniquet
✔ Safe, effective use under stress

These skills are simple, fast, and proven to save lives.

Who Should Take Stop the Bleed?

Everyone. But especially:

• Parents & caregivers
• Teachers, school staff, and coaches
• Employers & workplace safety teams
• Security personnel
• Faith-based organizations
• Community group leaders
• Construction & industrial workers
• Prepared civilians

If you spend time around other people, you should know how to stop bleeding.

Stop the Bleed for Workplace Safety

Companies benefit significantly from bleeding control training:

✔ Reduced severity of workplace injuries
✔ Improved OSHA response readiness
✔ Stronger emergency action plans
✔ Lower liability and risk exposure
✔ Potential insurance savings due to improved safety compliance

Many organizations now require bleeding control training as part of their emergency preparedness program.

Stop the Bleed in Schools & Community Centers

With increasing emphasis on school safety, Stop the Bleed helps:

✔ Teachers
✔ Coaches
✔ Security staff
✔ After-school program leaders
✔ Students (age-appropriate)

Schools with Stop the Bleed-trained staff have dramatically faster and more effective emergency response.

Stop the Bleed Kits

Training also covers what belongs in a high-quality bleeding control kit:

✔ Tourniquets
✔ Pressure bandages
✔ Hemostatic gauze
✔ Trauma shears
✔ Gloves
✔ Emergency blankets

BVAC offers guidance on selecting and placing kits throughout your facility.

When to Call 911

After taking immediate action to control bleeding, call 911 if:

• Bleeding is severe or uncontrollable
• The person becomes confused or unconscious
• There is a penetrating injury
• A limb is amputated
• The victim shows signs of shock

Prioritize fast action + professional help.

Train With BVAC

Stop the Bleed training is one of the most important skills anyone can learn. BVAC provides courses for families, schools, workplaces, churches, security teams, and community groups across Queens and NYC.

Your hands can save a life. Let us teach you how.