First Response Essentials
First Response Essentials
Be the first to act when every second counts. BVAC’s First Response Essentials is a compact, hands-on course that combines essential life-saving skills for everyday people, caregivers, and workplace teams.
Course Overview
This practical course covers:
- AHA BLS CPR (Adult, Child & Infant) — high-quality chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED operation.
- Stop the Bleed — Bleeding Control — direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application.
- Emergency Medication Response — how to safely give an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions and use Naloxone/NARCAN for suspected opioid overdose.
What You’ll Learn
- Recognize life-threatening emergencies and quickly decide when to act.
- Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
- Use an AED confidently and lead a team resuscitation.
- Control life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets.
- Administer EpiPen and Naloxone safely and appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with 911 and arriving EMS providers.
Who Should Attend
Parents, caregivers, teachers, security staff, business teams, community volunteers, and anyone who wants to be ready to help in an emergency.
Certification & Materials
- AHA BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
- Stop the Bleed completion certificate
- BVAC First Response Essentials certificate of completion
- All materials and manikins provided; bring photo ID
Event Information
| Event Date | 01-24-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 01-24-2026 5:00 pm |
| Registration Start Date | 01-01-2026 |
| Cut Off Date | 01-21-2026 |
| Individual Price | Classes Start in January |
| Location | BVAC Rescue Response Training Center |
Venue Information - BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
214-29 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Located on the Second Floor, No Elevator.
Located in the center of Bayside Queens
1 block east from Bell Blvd on 42nd Ave (Cross streets - Bell Blvd & 214 Place.
Near the LIRR (Bayside Station), Q13, Q31, N20 (Two blocks north of Northern BLVD).
Street Parking - Meter Parking on 42nd Ave
- Meter Parking - 25 cents per 15 minutes - 2-hour limit. (Free Parking on Sundays)
- Bayside Municipal Parking Field (41st Avenue & 214th Place, Bayside NY 11361)
- Free Street Parking - One Block Past of Bell Blvd East & West.
- No Parking In The Lot Next To Our Building, You Will Be Towed or Locked In.
If you leave a deposit, the full course price will appear initially as you’re directed to the payment portal.
Once you reach the portal, only the deposit amount will be charged — not the full price.
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Contact Us
Headquarters:
214-29 42nd Avenue
Bayside, New York 11361
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 610606
Bayside, New York 11361
Phone: + 1 (718) 631-3333
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