 If someone you loved suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest, began choking, or stopped breathing, would your family know what to do before first responders arrived? Fire captain, paramedic, EMS educator Brad Newbury and emergency medical technician Kiera Newbury say preparedness is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you love. Brad and Kiera wrote a book: “The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Ready to Act.” We talk about it with them on this episode of The Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

&nbsp;If someone you loved suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest, began choking, or stopped breathing, would your family know what to do before first responders arrived? Fire captain, paramedic, EMS educator Brad Newbury and emergency medical technician Kiera Newbury say preparedness is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you love. Brad and Kiera wrote a book: &ldquo;The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Ready to Act.&rdquo; We talk about it with them on this episode of The Sound of the Pacific Northwest.

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest

Friday, July 31. Fire captain, paramedic, EMS educator Brad Newbury and emergency medical technician Kiera Newbury.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to step up, get involved, and make a real difference in your community, you won't want to miss Oregon's premier volunteer event. The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is returning to "Portland's Living Room"—Pioneer Courthouse Square—connecting thousands of attendees with more than 100 non-profit organizations that keep our region thriving. To give us an inside look at what to expect, what kinds of skills are in demand, and how you can get plugged in, we’re thrilled to welcome Bob Speltz. As the Senior Director of Community and Public Relations for The Standard, Bob has a front-row seat to the incredible impact of local philanthropy.

If you&rsquo;ve been looking for a sign to step up, get involved, and make a real difference in your community, you won't want to miss Oregon's premier volunteer event. The Standard&rsquo;s Volunteer&nbsp;Expo&nbsp;is returning to "Portland's Living Room"&mdash;Pioneer Courthouse Square&mdash;connecting thousands of attendees with more than 100 non-profit organizations that keep our region thriving. To give us an inside look at what to expect, what kinds of skills are in demand, and how you can get plugged in, we&rsquo;re thrilled to welcome Bob Speltz. As the Senior Director of Community and Public Relations for The Standard, Bob has a front-row seat to the incredible impact of local philanthropy.

Friday August 28. Bob Speltz, Senior Director of Community and Public Relations for The Standard.

Aimee Says is a 24/7 private AI companion and advocacy tool designed for people dealing with domestic abuse, coercive control, and narcissistic or post-separation abuse. To talk about this, we invited Anne Wintemute, Co-Founder & CEO of Aimee Says.

Aimee Says is a 24/7 private AI companion and advocacy tool designed for people dealing with domestic abuse, coercive control, and narcissistic or post-separation abuse. To talk about this, we invited Anne Wintemute, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Aimee Says.

Friday August 21. Anne Wintemute, Co-Founder & CEO of Aimee Says.

Scammers preying on senior citizens is nothing new, but today these cons are highly sophisticated and convincing, making it easy for anyone to fall victim. From AI-cloned faces and voices that sound like loved ones to impersonation scams that mimic trusted companies, today’s threats are now past the ability for the human eye and ear to spot. Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of Smarter Online Safety, joined us today to help families understand who scammers target and what to do to protect yourself and your family.

Scammers preying on senior citizens is nothing new, but today these cons are highly sophisticated and convincing, making it easy for anyone to fall victim. From AI-cloned faces and voices that sound like loved ones to impersonation scams that mimic trusted companies, today&rsquo;s threats are now past the ability for the human eye and ear to spot. Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of Smarter Online Safety, joined us today to help families understand who scammers target and what to do to protect yourself and your family.

Friday, July 31. Fire captain, paramedic, EMS educator Brad Newbury and emergency medical technician Kiera Newbury.

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