Mechanicsburg Assists Girl Scouts in Earning First Aid Badges

The Girl Scouts Daisy/Brownie troop 2053 of Mechanicsburg, rece ntly earned their first aid badges during theirMarch 23, 2023, meeting at the Mechanicsburg Public Library. Members of Mechanicsburg Fire/EMS were on hand to offe rone-on-one instruction to each memberand offerdemonstration of various first aid concepts and techniques. Each membereagerly participated in first aid skills demonstration and expressed genuine interest by asking a broad range of questions. Learning topics consisted of bleeding control, obstructed airway relief (choking), along with properuse and etiquette of the 911 system. Sitting front row (left to right) are Erin Fraizer, Faith Fraley, Brayleigh Young and Felicity Fraley. Bac k row standing (left to right) are MFD EMTKristin Koester, Troop LeaderJustin Fraley, and MFD Assistant Chief Steve Castle. - Submitted by Steve Castle