09/16/2026
NAPLES, FL – September 16, 2026 – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 96 will host a CPR/AED training event conducted by the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at the Flotilla 96 Wiggins Pass Station, located at 13531 Vanderbilt Dr, Cocohatchee County Park, Naples, FL 34110 from 6 PM to8 PM.
The training will provide participants with hands-on instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, and the proper use of an automated external defibrillator, or AED. The course is designed to help participants recognize cardiac emergencies, respond quickly, provide effective chest compressions, and use an AED until professional medical assistance arrives. **Please note that this is not a certification course but a general information course.
“Knowing what to do during the first few minutes of a cardiac emergency can make a critical difference.” said Flotilla Commander Walt Delevich. “This training gives community members practical skills and the confidence to respond when someone needs immediate help.”
Taking a CPR/AED class can benefit individuals, families, workplaces, and the community by helping participants:
- Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and other emergencies.
- Begin CPR promptly while waiting for first responders.
- Use an AED safely and effectively.
- Build confidence in responding during a medical crisis.
- Help create safer homes, workplaces, marinas, and public spaces.
- Support a stronger community emergency-response network.
This course is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Participants are encouraged to register in advance, as space may be limited. For additional information about registration, call Flotilla 96 at 239-594-8009 or register for FREE at: https://bit.ly/3V3Lhcu
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard, encourages residents, boaters, businesses, civic organizations, and other community members to consider taking CPR/AED training. Emergency situations can happen anywhere, and a trained bystander may be the first person able to provide assistance.
