HERKIMER — The Arc Herkimer will host a free, specialized training, Stop the Bleed, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, at its offices at 350 S. Washington St.

The training is open to all community members at no charge. Individuals will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly, focusing on three techniques of bleeding control that can be used to save a life, organizers said.

“Trainees will learn how to first use their hands to apply pressure to a wound before packing the wound to control bleeding, and, finally, correctly applying a tourniquet,” says Amanda Hocking, a registered nurse at Arc Herkimer and instructor for the course. “The course is predicated on empowering people of all different backgrounds to make a life-or-death difference in the event of bleeding trauma.”

The course may be of special interest to local nurses, first responders, firefighters, school personnel, and hunters, among others.

For information or to register, go online to archerkimer.org/events or email Jackie Lewis at jlewis@archerkimer.org.