Midview Local Schools, in partnership with Ross Environmental Services and the Eaton Township Fire Department, announced Wednesday that more than 180 buckets of medical supplies have been delivered to Midview Local Schools so that life-saving materials can be stored in every classroom districtwide.
Should an emergency arise, tools such as tourniquets, dressings, gloves, compact chest seals, surgical masks, and trauma shears will always be within arm’s reach.
This week’s delivery marks the end of a process that began earlier this year. In February, fire department officials trained more than 300 Midview staff members on how to properly administer life-saving techniques.
Ross Environmental Services approved donations collectively worth about $18,000 to the Eaton Township Fire Department to purchase Stop the Bleed kits and 5-gallon buckets for staff members to store the kits.
“If this means Midview students are a little safer than they were yesterday, then it’s worth it,” said Jim Larson, CEO of Ross Environmental Services. “We were happy to partner with the fire department on this endeavor.”
Midview Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Willingham said the district welcomed the opportunity to take a proactive approach.
“Our top priority will always be the safety and well-being of our students and staff,” said Midview Superintendent Dr. Bruce Willingham. “It’s unfortunate that this is the reality we live in, but we understand the importance of being prepared. Complacency is not an option as we continue to reinforce our commitment to safety, and we are thankful to have partners and supporters like Ross Environmental and Eaton Township Fire Department who share in that sentiment,"
Eaton Township Fire Chief Robert Resar shared the same feelings.
“No one wants to think about it, but teachers and school staff members need to be prepared for the unthinkable,” he said. “We’re grateful to be able to use the Stop the Bleed campaign for the benefit of Midview staff and students.”
The Stop the Bleed program is administered by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), formed in 1922. Their goal is to improve the care of injured patients before, during, and after hospitalization.
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