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Local "Stop The Bleed" Training Draws Youth
By Vince Erickson at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
LACY LAKEVIEW (FOX 44) -- Lacy Lakeview's Fire Department hosted a "Stop The Bleed" training for children age 7 - 12 on Saturday morning. The training engaged four youth from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday (June 20, 2026), where they learned how to recognize severe bleeding, how to call for help, basic...
Key takeaway The training engaged four youth from 8 to 10 a.
Why this matters in The Waco
The "Stop The Bleed" training held by Lacy Lakeview's Fire Department is a valuable resource for local youth, teaching them critical skills to respond in emergency situations. By targeting children as young as 7, the department is helping to build a foundation of safety awareness in the community from a young age. This initiative also highlights the importance of community-based emergency preparedness, where local fire departments take an active role in educating residents. As the city of Waco continues to grow, programs like "Stop The Bleed" will be crucial in ensuring that all members of the community, regardless of age, are equipped to respond to emergencies. The success of this training session, albeit small in scale, demonstrates the potential for similar programs to be implemented in other areas of McLennan County, further enhancing public safety and emergency readiness.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LACY LAKEVIEW (FOX 44) -- Lacy Lakeview's Fire Department hosted a "Stop The Bleed" training for children age 7 - 12 on Saturday morning. The training engaged four youth from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday (June 20, 2026), where they learned how to recognize severe bleeding, how to call for help, basic...
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