Stop The Bleed Training

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

The image outlines three ways to control bleeding: apply hand pressure, pack the wound and press, and apply a tourniquet, with a reminder to alert emergency services.

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, May 9,  2026 from 10am - 12pm at the Camp Sherman Community Hall (13025 Metolius River Camp Sherman, Camp Sherman) *****PLUS Chainsaw Safety and Fire Station Tour

 

  • Friday, June 19, 2026  from 5:30pm  - 7:30pm at the Sisters Community Hall (301 S. Elm St, Sisters)

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.