DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL State Fire School Partners with Community Organization on Stop the Bleed Program

This spring a student of Laurel High School was tragically murdered nearhis home. The effects on friends, fellow students and citizens of Laurel could be felt throughout the community. To promote community awareness and healing, Assistant Principal of Laurel Elementary School and DSFS EMS InstructorRebecca West, along with EMS Field InstructorWendy Lowe developed a program to promote the principles of “Stop the Bleed” to be presented at New Zion United Methodist Church’s 19th Annual Balling forGod Basketball Tournament and Block Party. This was a successful method of getting valuable information to the public, mainly students and staff from Laurel Elementary, Middle and High School that may save a life if a similarincident occurs.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

U.S. Senator Tom CarperVisits the Sussex DSFS

On June 5, 2023, United States SenatorTom Carpermade a visit to the Sussex Division of the Delaware State Fire School. SenatorCarper announced continuing support in Congress forFire Service Grant Programs such as Assistance to Firefighters and SAFER.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe