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Whatcom County EMS offers free emergency response training

Whatcom County EMS offers free emergency response training

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A free training opportunity later this month will teach community members some life-saving skills.

Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be holding a Narcan and hands-only CPR class on Tuesday, October 22.

Participants do not need any prior experience in order to attend, and are being asked to register ahead of time online.

The two-hour-long class begins at 7 p.m. in the Whatcom County Public Works building on North Commercial Street.

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