The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Fire Corps offers a Stop The Bleed Class 

Classes are held periodically at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall (adjacent from the administration office) at 301 S. Elm Street in Sisters.

**Upcoming classes:

• Saturday, March 21, 2026  from 10 am - 12pm

Anyone can register for these classes.

Stop the Bleed courses train the public to save lives through three basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.

The course is split between a presentation and hands-on "skill stations."  This is a basic-level class intended for general audiences.  

You will learn:

• Situational Safety: Ensuring the scene is safe for you to help so you don't become a second victim.
• How to Identify Critical Wounds: Distinguishing between a minor cut and a life-threatening arterial bleed.
• Pressure and Packing:  The first steps in a critical bleeding situation that requires no specialized equipment.
• Proper Tourniquet Application: Using the "Pull, Twist, Clip" method:
  • Pull the strap as tight as possible.
  • Twist the windlass (rod) until the bleeding stops (this is very painful for the victim, and instructors emphasize that you must not stop just because they are in pain).
  • Clip the rod in place and note the time of application.
• Challenging Areas: Learning how to "pack to the bone" for wounds in "junctional" areas where a tourniquet won't work, such as the neck, shoulder, or groin.