When someone experiences cardiac arrest, every second counts. At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and across the Port of Seattle, firefighters respond to people on their worst day—but you don’t have to be a firefighter to make a lifesaving difference.

Port of Seattle Fire Department Chief Randy Krauss explains how bystanders can take action and become a critical link in the chain of survival. Learn the basic steps to recognize cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR while waiting for emergency responders.

How to Perform CPR:

1. Check the scene. Make sure it’s safe before approaching.

2. Check for a response. Tap the person’s shoulder and shout. If they don’t respond and aren’t breathing normally, act.

3. Call 911. Point to someone and tell them to call 911. Ask another person to find an AED if available.

4. Start chest compressions. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest, put your other hand on top, and keep your arms straight with your shoulders over your hands.

5. Push hard and fast. Compress the chest at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute. Let the chest return fully between compressions.

6. Keep going. Continue CPR until help arrives, someone trained takes over, you’re too exhausted to continue, the person shows signs of life, or you’re instructed to stop.

Learn CPR. You Could Save a Life.

You don’t need to be a firefighter or a medical professional to make a difference. Take a CPR class, learn how to use an AED, and be ready to act when someone needs help.

Learn CPR from a certified training provider, such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

🔗 Learn more about CPR training:

American Heart Association: https://cpr.heart.org/

American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr

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