Project Community LIFESAVER is the main project of CCAS. It focuses around training everyday community members in lifesaving skills to help their neighbors in need with possible emergencies.

We teach skills such including but not limited to:

• CPR/AED

• Narcan administration

• Hemorrhage control

• Scene safety and how to talk to first responders and 911

This project utilizes the app PulsePoint to alert individuals of situations where someone might need CPR and directs them to the location should they choose to volunteer for the event. PulsePoint is available in many locations throughout the world for public medical emergencies(malls, churches, diners, etc.). However, our project focuses on teaching individuals skills for their specific neighborhoods.

We are currently conducting this project in 3 communities in the Pittsburgh area- Sto Rox, the Hill District, and South Oakland.

We have 2 types of volunteers

• Verified Responders- those who have EMS experience

• Community Responders- everyday community members

To date we have 86 Verified Responders