The STOP THE BLEED® community continues to grow—fast. With more instructors and organizations delivering lifesaving training in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods around the country, the Coalition has been focused on building the tools, resources, and support systems that make teaching easier and more effective.

Today, we’re excited to announce several important updates designed specifically for our licensed STOP THE BLEED® instructors and the organizations that help bring this training to their communities.

A Streamlined Instructor Licensing Experience

One of the biggest changes this year is the modernization of the instructor licensing program.

Instructor applications are now fully integrated into the STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System (TMS).
This upgrade does three big things:

• Creates a one-stop home for all instructor information and credentials
  
• Streamlines the application and renewal process
  
• Makes profile editing and updates significantly easier, allowing instructors to manage their information at any time, from any device
  

This shift is a direct response to instructor feedback and part of our broader effort to raise standards, improve efficiency, and ensure that every licensed instructor has the support they need to succeed.

Our First On-Demand Webinar in Spanish — Free and Available Now

As part of our commitment to expanding access, we’ve released our first on-demand STOP THE BLEED® webinar in Spanish.

This new free resource:

• Supports Spanish-speaking instructors and learners
  
• Expands our growing library of Spanish-language materials
  
• Helps ensure that language is never a barrier to learning how to save a life
  

More Spanish-language resources are already in development, and we look forward to releasing them throughout the year.

A Growing Ambassador Community — Now More Than 4,500 Strong

The STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador Program continues to gain momentum. What started as a small group of passionate advocates has now grown into a community of more than 4,500 Ambassadors nationwide.

Ambassadors play an essential role by:

• Raising awareness in their communities
  
• Sharing training opportunities
  
• Promoting preparedness through social media and local engagement
  
• Helping bring STOP THE BLEED® to new organizations, schools, and workplaces
  

Their enthusiasm and grassroots energy amplify the work of instructors and help drive the movement forward.

More To Come

These updates are part of a larger effort to strengthen the foundation of the STOP THE BLEED® program and support everyone who teaches, shares, or champions this life-saving training. Over the coming months, we’ll continue releasing new tools, resources, and platform enhancements—all designed to help instructors and organizations deliver training more efficiently, reach more people, and create more resilient communities.

If you’re a licensed instructor or organization partner, keep an eye on your inbox for additional updates.

 If you’re new to STOP THE BLEED®, now is a great time to get involved.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more prepared nation—one class, one instructor, and one Ambassador at a time.

Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death from trauma.

It only takes an average of 3-5 minutes for a person to bleed out, yet it takes an average of 7-10 minutes for first responders to arrive on the scene.

This means it is crucial to make sure people are prepared to step in and save a life if they encounter a life-threatening bleed.

Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye, are you and your loved ones prepared?

Preparedness Starts at Home, the 2025 theme, focuses on getting back to the essentials of preparedness. Here are four key actions you can take to prepare for any disaster you may face:

Know your risk

Know what could happen where you and your family live. This helps you figure out what you need to do to stay safe. You can explore various disasters and emergencies on Ready.gov.  

Make a family emergency plan

Making a plan early helps you reduce stress and save time and money. Follow four easy steps and create a free Family Emergency Plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.

Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn’t have to be. Taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. Visit Ready.gov’s low and no-cost tip page to see how you can be better prepared without spending a lot of money.

Build an emergency supply kit

Having enough food, water and medicine can help you stay safe and comfortable until help arrives. Having what you need can also prevent injury and damage to your home.

Build a go-bag with all the essentials you might need, so you don’t need to scramble in an evacuation situation. Find a list of supplies at Build A Kit.

Get involved in your community by taking a STOP THE BLEED® class

Emergencies can happen fast, and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by learning STOP THE BLEED® skills to save someone’s life in the case of a life-threatening bleed.

Get a STOP THE BLEED® Kit

In addition to preparing an Emergency Supply Kit, we encourage you to purchase a Department of Defense Licensed STOP THE BLEED® Kit for your family to make sure you have all of the tools at hand to stop a life-threatening bleed.

We only offer military grade Department of Defense approved STOP THE BLEED® Kits.

Why?

In the event of a bleeding emergency, you want to know that you have equipment that will work. There is cheaper equipment in the marketplace, but if you want to have confidence that the equipment you purchase will work when someone’s life is at stake, make sure it carries the STOP THE BLEED® mark.  If it doesn’t say STOP THE BLEED®, it might not work when the time comes.

Stop The Bleed Coalition | July 2025

The STOP THE BLEED® program has reached a major milestone: over 5 million people trained in life-saving bleeding control techniques. Designed to empower everyday citizens, the program teaches simple, emergency actions—like applying pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet—that can save lives before professional help arrives.

With updated course materials, growing public awareness, and legislative momentum encouraging the placement of bleeding control kits in public spaces, the program continues to expand. Schools, sports venues, and government buildings are increasingly installing kits and offering training to staff and students, making communities safer and better prepared for emergencies.

Life-Saving Skills Taught by Amputee Instructor Vansh Patel

WALB News 10 | Zoe Wells | June 17, 2025

A year after losing his arm in a car crash, Deerfield‑Windsor graduate Vansh Patel is co-teaching STOP THE BLEED® classes with Phoebe Putney Health System and Dougherty County EMS.

The 45-minute workshops, offered in public and private schools, teach students vital techniques like tourniquet use and wound packing. Patel shares the real-world impact of the training:

“A simple tourniquet class that would have taken 30 minutes was enough to save my life.”

With 250 kits deployed in public schools—and additional kits for private schools—the program is spreading preparedness and hope throughout the community.

Read the full article here

Teaching Teens Emergency Response at Summer Camp

Spectrum 1 News | Sabriel MetCalf | July 3, 2025

This summer, ONE Lexington is helping teens gain critical emergency response skills through its “It Takes a Village” camp. Over 150 teens, ages 13–17, learned STOP THE BLEED® techniques and CPR, gaining hands-on practice in life-saving skills.

Camp leader Tania Walker highlights the urgency of timely bleeding control:

“It only takes seconds, minutes to bleed out,” emphasizing the importance of immediate intervention.

By combining recreational activities with expert-led sessions, the camp ensures teens learn essential skills while having fun. Preparing young people to act quickly in emergencies strengthens the community’s overall resilience and safety.

Read the full article here

Thanks for reading! We’ll see you next month.

-Stop The Bleed Coalition

STOP THE BLEED® Day 2025: What a Day for Life-Saving Action

Stop The Bleed Coalition | May 2025

May 22, 2025, marked an incredible milestone for the STOP THE BLEED® program. This year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day was our most impactful yet, with unprecedented participation, visibility, and life-saving action.

From bustling cities to small towns, and from classrooms to trauma centers, individuals and organizations united to say: “I’m ready to save a life.”

This year’s campaign featured the first STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon using the Training Management System, inspiring tens of thousands to:

• Take a STOP THE BLEED® class
  
• Watch an official training video
  
• Complete the STOP THE BLEED® Quiz
  

This effort is only possible because of our incredible network of partners, advocates, and volunteers, including:

• Licensed STOP THE BLEED® instructors teaching people worldwide
  
• Schools, workplaces, and civic groups hosting community training events
  
• Media outlets, influencers, and public health leaders amplifying our message
  
• STOP THE BLEED® Ambassadors reaching new audiences in their communities
  

We are proud to support and be part of these efforts, helping communities everywhere prepare for emergencies.

A Life-Saving STOP THE BLEED® Moment: Kevin’s Story

Moravia Fire & Rescue | May 2025

On May 13, Moravia Fire and Rescue responded to a critical emergency: a man named Kevin had been run over by a brush cutter and lost both legs. Eight volunteer firefighters responded immediately, knowing that uncontrolled bleeding can be fatal in minutes.

En route, tourniquets were prepared from jump bags, ready for use. Remarkably, Kevin was able to wave them down despite his injuries. The EMS crew applied life-saving tourniquets, stabilized him with the help of Centerville Fire & Rescue, and he was airlifted to Mercy Des Moines for advanced trauma care.

In the days following, the team eagerly awaited updates. On Monday, they received the news: Kevin was recovering well and wanted to meet the team who saved his life.

The reunion was emotional, filled with gratitude and reflection. Kevin shared his plans to get back on the golf course, rebuild his home, and move forward with the same courage he displayed during the accident. He emphasized:

“I appreciate everything everyone does. This is your life, but you SAVED mine.”

Kevin’s story underscores the profound impact of STOP THE BLEED® training, reminding us all why knowing how to control life-threatening bleeding matters.

ZOLL: Supporting Life-Saving Training as a Corporate Sponsor

Stop The Bleed Coalition | June 10, 2025

We are proud to welcome ZOLL as a 2025 corporate sponsor. A global leader in acute critical care, ZOLL develops innovative medical devices and software that empower both professionals and laypeople to respond effectively in emergencies.

From defibrillation to CPR feedback and data management, ZOLL’s technologies support rapid response and better outcomes—aligning perfectly with the STOP THE BLEED® mission. Their support helps expand access to life-saving training and equipment, ensuring more people are prepared to act when seconds matter.

Missouri Passes New STOP THE BLEED® Legislation

Stop The Bleed Coalition | June 2025

Missouri’s Stop the Bleed Act aims to enhance emergency preparedness in schools by equipping staff and facilities to respond to traumatic bleeding incidents. Passed by both the House and Senate, the bill is awaiting the governor’s signature.

Key Provisions Include:

• Bleeding Control Kits: Schools must place kits in high-traffic areas such as cafeterias, auditoriums, and vocational classrooms.
  
• Training Requirements: School personnel receive annual training in bleeding control techniques.
  
• Protocol Development: DESE will create a traumatic blood loss protocol by January 1, 2026.
  
• Maintenance & Restocking: Kits must be inspected annually and promptly restocked after use.
  
• Liability Protection: School staff using kits in good faith are protected from civil liability, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  

Travis Coleman discussed this legislation in a recent STOP THE BLEED® podcast, highlighting his work to make schools safer.

Read the article below or visit Stripes.com

STOP THE BLEED® Day & STOP THE BLEED® Month 2025: Empowering People to Save Lives When US Army Combat Medic Marcelo Bini transitioned out of military service to law enforcement in 2016, he was determined to keep serving his community in a meaningful way. A licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructor through the Stop The Bleed Coalition, Marcelo saw the program as a natural extension of his passion for teaching and his mission to protect and empower others. “I wanted to continue engaging the community around me by teaching how lives can be saved using the STOP THE BLEED® program,” he said. In 2018, that mission took him beyond his home in Texas—to Brazil—where he began teaching STOP THE BLEED® to police officers, school teachers, and students.

Veterans like Marcelo are joining members of the public and organizations across the globe to celebrate STOP THE BLEED® Day on May 22, 2025, a day dedicated to raising awareness and providing life-saving training to the public. STOP THE BLEED® is an official program of the U.S. Department of Defense, which recently launched the new DoD STOP THE BLEED® website.  It is designed to train and equip the public to be able to treat traumatic injuries involving severe bleeding until the first responders arrive. It is based on lessons learned by the DoD during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on how best to control severe bleeding.

USN Veteran turned Firefighter and EMT Joshua Chiarini learned those lessons first hand while serving in Iraq. He became a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor because he’d witnessed first hand how fast lives can be lost—and how quickly they can be saved—with just a little knowledge and the right mindset. “As a combat veteran and firefighter, I’ve worked in some of the most high-pressure environments, and what’s clear across every scene is that time matters. Teaching STOP THE BLEED® allows me to give that power to the public—students, teachers, parents, first responders—anyone. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being prepared. STOP THE BLEED® turns panic into purpose and bystanders into lifesavers.”

The focus of STOP THE BLEED® Day is to increase awareness of the campaign through a wide variety of activities designed to engage both members of the public as well as community organizations. The theme of STOP THE BLEED® Month is to increase the number of people trained. This year will see the first STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon using the new STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System. In addition, applications for the STOP THE BLEED® Grant program will be accepted throughout the month of May.

Why STOP THE BLEED® Matters

Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death in emergency situations. The STOP THE BLEED® campaign is based on battlefield medical advancements that demonstrated how rapid bleeding control techniques save lives. Someone can bleed out within minutes. It can take first responders up to 7 to 10 minutes to arrive at the scene, and sometimes much longer. In those cases, only people at the scene can help until first responders arrive. By equipping everyday citizens with the skills and confidence to act in bleeding emergencies, STOP THE BLEED® is making communities safer and more prepared. Through hands-on training and public awareness campaigns, STOP THE BLEED® transforms bystanders into immediate responders.

This year marks the 10th year of the campaign, which was launched at a White House ceremony in 2015. Since its start in the United States, the campaign has expanded to 165 countries. Governments, hospitals, schools, communities and humanitarian organizations worldwide have increasingly integrated STOP THE BLEED® training into their emergency preparedness and response strategies. This expansion has been driven by a universal need for rapid bleeding control skills in response to natural disasters, accidents, and acts of violence.

Veterans are driving the campaign’s progress, both in the United States and elsewhere. Since Marcelo became a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor, he and his partners have trained more than 1,000 people in STOP THE BLEED® across Brazil—and counting. “Brazilians are always in need of simple-to-understand, life-saving programs like STOP THE BLEED®,” he shared. “Their access to limited resources for bleeding control makes the program one of a kind.” Marcelo has helped lead the push for legislation in Brazil that mandates bleeding control training using STOP THE BLEED® fundamentals, and the program has been embraced across schools, public sectors, and businesses.

In schools, Marcelo organizes professional development sessions to train School Resource Officers and teachers on STOP THE BLEED®, CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events), and ALERRT protocols. For younger students, he developed a kid-friendly approach using “blue blood” materials to teach core concepts without overwhelming them. With ongoing public-private partnerships, his team works to provide bleeding control kits to schools and motivate a growing network of volunteers. “STOP THE BLEED® has become a powerful tool in Brazil, where high homicide rates and limited emergency response make this kind of training essential,” Marcelo said. “Sometimes, these skills are the only recourse citizens have.”

Join the Movement

STOP THE BLEED® training is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference. Whether you take a class, spread awareness, or encourage your organization to get involved, you can help save lives.

To learn more and get involved, visit DoDStopTheBleed.org and StopTheBleedProject.org.

The grant is designed for organizations seeking to enhance their ability to address a bleeding emergency through training and the installation of public safety infrastructure. Applications are now open to eligible U.S. based organizations who currently have or have applied for a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License. Organizations can apply for a grant at this page.

The grant program is open to eligible U.S.-based schools, government entities, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and faith-based organizations that currently have or have applied for a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License. This initiative is part of the broader STOP THE BLEED® Project, a public-private collaboration dedicated to raising awareness and expanding access to bleeding control education. By equipping organizations with these essential training tools, the program aims to make bleeding control education more accessible and effective nationwide.

In addition to the grant program, the STOP THE BLEED® Project supports several other initiatives, including STOP THE BLEED® Month (May 2025), STOP THE BLEED® Day (May 22, 2025), the STOP THE BLEED® Trainathon, and the STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador Program. These programs work together to increase public awareness and encourage individuals to take action in their communities. If your organization is committed to providing STOP THE BLEED® training, now is the time to apply for a grant and ensure more people have the knowledge and tools to save lives. Applications are now open! Learn more and apply today.

The Coalition is proud to support the STOP THE BLEED® Project and in particular, the STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program!

The Coalition is honored to join this prestigious group of organizations working together towards improved disaster preparation and response.  

We’re proud that the DoD has noted that it has contracted with the Coalition to create and provide STOP THE BLEED® training and supporting materials for use by organizations and instructors who hold a STOP THE BLEED® license. 

As the leading provider of STOP THE BLEED® resources, we are constantly developing new ways to support those teaching STOP THE BLEED® so that more and more members of the public can be prepared to act in a bleeding emergency.

We are always looking to spread the word about STOP THE BLEED® saves to our community. These stories are a reminder of why we do what we do: because STOP THE BLEED® training can save lives. Two weeks ago, EMT Matthew Tirschwell used a tourniquet to save the life of a man who was struck by a subway train in Manhattan NYC.

WPIX TV Channel 11 News covered the story:

“NEW YORK (PIX11) – Matthew Tirschwell has carried a medical kit around with him since he became a volunteer EMT in 1992 – but he’s never had to use a tourniquet until last Friday. 

Tirschwell was getting off the subway at 86th Street in Manhattan while returning from a trip to Los Angeles when he heard the commotion. 

“There are different sounds of commotion, and that one sort of caught my ear differently,” he told PIX11 News on Tuesday. 

A man had been struck by a train, and his lower leg was cut off. Tirschwell jumped down to the tracks, put a tourniquet on the man, and waited for the fire department to come.

Firefighters lifted the man off the tracks 15 minutes later – he never would have made it had Tirschwell not come running down the stairs with his suitcases. 

“There’s no question. 15 minutes? A person would bleed out within probably 2-4 minutes,” Tirschwell said. 

“Seeing [the video] … it’s exactly what I remember happening,” Tirschwell said. “These things you don’t forget.”

Tirschwell, from the Upper East Side, owns an architectural lighting business and a lighting distribution company.

In his free time, he volunteers with Gotham Volunteer EMS and runs a foundation focused on management and operations for volunteer emergency medical services. 

Over the years, his medical gear has come in handy for anything from bandaids to Narcan. 

“[Emergencies] like that for some strange reason find their way to me,” Tirschwell said. “One of the things you’ll find about many first responders is that we never turn off. Whether we like to or not, there’s always a little engine that’s running somewhere.”

This subway emergency is a reminder for everyday folks to take CPR and STOP THE BLEED® training courses, Tirschwell said. “

Read the full story from WPIX TV Channel 11.

Find information about STOP THE BLEED® training options at the Department of Defense (DoD) Official STOP THE BLEED® Website, or find more information about STOP THE BLEED® training through the Stop The Bleed Coalition here.

[Mendham, New Jersey] – The Stop the Bleed Coalition (“Coalition”) is proud to announce the public release of the new STOP THE BLEED® Training Management System (TMS), designed to support Licensed STOP THE BLEED® instructors by making it easy to administer and manage their STOP THE BLEED® classes.  Instructors can now manage all aspects of their classes from their laptop, desktop or phone – from wherever they are.  

The release of the TMS continues the Coalition’s record of developing free tools and resources to support the growth of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign.  These include the DoD approved Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® course (available in six languages), the STOP THE BLEED® Poster series, the STOP THE BLEED® Webinars and the newly released STOP THE BLEED® Club program.  

Training is at the heart of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign and many of the tools and resources the Coalition have developed are designed to support this primary mission, including the TMS, which dramatically simplifies and enhances the way STOP THE BLEED® instructors manage their courses and track student progress. Previously, instructors had to rely on manual scheduling, attendance tracking, and reporting processes, which could be time-consuming and prone to errors. With the TMS, these tasks are automated, allowing instructors to focus on teaching life-saving skills rather than administrative work.

The system also boosts accessibility by offering easy online signups for students, which helps drive participation and ensures that more people are trained in emergency bleeding control. By providing a centralized platform that not only schedules and manages classes but also automatically generates quarterly reports, the TMS helps instructors meet compliance requirements without extra effort.

The ease and efficiency of the system means that more classes can be held and discovered by community members, more students can be reached, and ultimately, more lives can be saved. The TMS is poised to significantly increase the capacity for STOP THE BLEED® training, both in the U.S. and internationally, making it a powerful tool in advancing public safety and preparedness.

Key Features of the Training Management System (TMS):

• Easy Class Setup: Instructors can quickly register as users, create STOP THE BLEED® classes, and schedule training sessions with a few simple clicks.
  
• Simplifies Class Management: Managing courses is now easier than ever. Instructors can handle everything from sending invitations to communicating with participants, all through one streamlined platform.
  
• Online Student Signups: Students can find, register for, and sign up for classes online with ease, simplifying the process of joining a STOP THE BLEED® course.
  
• Takes Attendance: Keep track of who attends your classes with an automated attendance feature, eliminating the need for manual record-keeping.
  
• Tracks Your Training Activity: Instructors can monitor their teaching activity, view class completion rates, and access detailed information about the courses they’ve conducted.
  
• Quarterly Report Filed Automatically: The TMS automatically generates and files quarterly reports on training activity, ensuring instructors stay up to date with their documentation requirements.
  
• Free Access: Available at no cost to all licensed STOP THE BLEED® instructors, organizations, and students.

“We are committed to expanding the reach of STOP THE BLEED® training and to providing tools and resources that help our instructors focus on what they do best—teaching life-saving skills,” said Dr. Matthew Levy, Chair of the Stop the Bleed Coalition. “The Coalition’s new system will streamline the process of setting up and managing courses, making it easier than ever for both instructors and students to engage with our mission.”

With the increasing need for preparedness in public spaces, workplaces, and schools, the launch of this Training Management System comes at a pivotal time. By simplifying course management, the Stop the Bleed Coalition hopes to significantly increase the number of trained individuals who can respond effectively during emergencies.

For more information about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign and to access the Training Management System, visit training.stopthebleedcoalition.org 

About Stop the Bleed Coalition
The Coalition is licensed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to support the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. The Coalition offers a wide variety of DoD approved services and products to the growing STOP THE BLEED® community and to the general public.  It is an IRS approved, non-profit organization that was formed to support the STOP THE BLEED®.  Visit stopthebleedcoalition.org for more information.

About STOP THE BLEED®

STOP THE BLEED® is an official program of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) designed to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.  Beginning in the United States, it is now active in more than 160 countries.