City to offer emergency preparedness training to residents

Eagle Mountain City is offering a series of emergency preparedness training courses aimed at equipping residents with life-saving skills in 2025.

These courses, which include Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, CPR certification, and Stop the Bleed training, provide valuable hands-on experience that could make the difference between life and death in an emergency.

“These trainings are for all of our residents to be better prepared,” said Ulibarri. “It’s about self-reliance and confidence as a citizen.”

The first training opportunity begins this Saturday with CERT training, which will be held over two half-day sessions from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This training is already full. It’s designed to prepare residents to assist in emergencies when professional responders may be delayed or unavailable. Participants will learn how to use a fire extinguisher, administer basic first aid, perform triage, and understand the communication systems between public safety officials and the community.

CPR training, a two-hour course, will also be available, though the exact dates are yet to be determined. While the training itself is free, there is a fee for those who wish to obtain an official CPR certification card. This course will teach airway management, the Heimlich maneuver, and proper CPR techniques, skills that could save a life in a cardiac emergency.

In the spring, the City will also offer a Stop the Bleed training, a one-hour session focused on advanced bleeding control techniques. This training goes beyond basic first aid to teach participants how to properly apply tourniquets and wound-packing techniques. While mass casualty events often make headlines, serious bleeding injuries can occur in everyday situations such as boating, hunting or hiking. The skills learned in this course could be vital in stabilizing a victim until emergency responders arrive.

Ulibarri, a former firefighter/EMT with 25 years of experience, will be leading these training sessions. With more than 30 years of experience as a CPR instructor, Ulibarri brings real-world expertise to each class. His goal is to ensure residents feel confident and prepared should they ever find themselves in an emergency.

“You can be a better community resource even before the training, but our goal is to give residents as many tools in their box as possible so they can be as trained as possible,” says Ulibarri.

Each of the three courses covers different aspects of emergency response, but all share the same purpose: saving lives. According to Ulibarri, people often don’t anticipate finding themselves in emergency situations, but those who have received proper training are far better equipped to respond effectively.

“Nobody ever expects to be in these situations, but I’m sure those who have been were grateful they had some skills rather than none,” he said. “It could save your loved ones or a fellow human.”

All training sessions are open to the public and free of charge, with the exception of the optional CPR certification card. Eagle Mountain City will post registration links on its website and promote the training sessions through City Hall’s social media channels. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their emergency preparedness.

By participating in these training programs, Eagle Mountain residents can become valuable assets to their community in times of crisis.