Fort Worth libraries to host free CPR and AED training sessions throughout February
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth residents will have multiple opportunities in February to learn lifesaving skills, as city leaders roll out a new public training effort focused on emergency response and heart health.
The Fort Worth Public Library and the Fort Worth Fire Department are partnering to offer free, hands-on CPR and AED training sessions for adults at libraries across the city. The goal is to give everyday residents the confidence and basic skills needed to respond quickly in a medical emergency.
Free CPR and AED training offered citywide
Throughout the month of February, professional Fire Department EMTs and paramedics will lead training sessions at 12 different library locations. Participants will be taught hands-only CPR and will learn the basics of using an Automated External Defibrillator, also known as an AED. These devices are commonly found in public buildings and can be critical during sudden cardiac emergencies.
The sessions are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, and no registration is required. City officials say the informal format is meant to remove barriers and make the training accessible to as many people as possible.
“The skills we will teach you could be the difference between life and death for your loved ones, coworkers and friends,” said Craig Trojacek, Fort Worth Fire Department public information officer. “Please come on out and join us to learn these lifesaving strategies so you are prepared when the need arises.”
While the classes provide hands-on instruction and practice, officials noted that these sessions are not certification courses. Instead, they focus on giving residents a clear understanding of what to do in the critical moments before emergency crews arrive.
Library locations and dates
Training sessions will be held at libraries across Fort Worth, including regional branches and neighborhood locations, with times spread across weekdays and weekends. Spanish interpretation will be available at East Berry Library, La Gran Biblioteca, Northside Library, and Ridglea Library, ensuring more residents can take part.
City leaders say libraries were chosen as host sites because they are familiar, trusted spaces that are easy for residents to access. By bringing emergency training into neighborhood libraries, the city hopes to strengthen community readiness and awareness.
Officials emphasized that knowing how to perform CPR or use an AED does not require medical experience. With sudden cardiac events often happening at home, work, or in public spaces, having more trained residents can save valuable time and lives.
Residents are encouraged to attend whichever session best fits their schedule and to bring friends or family members along to learn together.
