Sometimes, you're just on your way to the store to get a baguette for your France-themed party, and someone may stop breathing, have a heart attack, or choke on their own baguette in front of you. Would you know how to help?
First aid is a vitally important skill, literally. Knowing just a few simple techniques could save a person's life, perhaps someone in your own family, or even a person that you actually like.
You can read about basic first aid tips — and wonder who St. John was — from England's St. John Ambulance site:
Reading about first aid is better than not reading about it, but there's no substitute for a full training course with a qualified instructor. You'll learn by doing, which helps you retain information far better. Find a training course near you on the Red Cross website:
Take the time to learn first aid. Who knows how many people you might help.