Stop the Bleed Training Offered in Brownwood

Free tourniquet provided to participants at upcoming event

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Brown County Medical Reserve Corps and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will host a Stop the Bleed training on February 23rd from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department. The training aims to teach participants how to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding.

Why it matters

Stop the Bleed training is an important public health initiative that empowers community members to provide immediate, potentially life-saving aid in emergency situations involving severe bleeding. This training helps build a network of prepared citizens who can respond quickly and effectively to traumatic injuries.

The details

The free Stop the Bleed training will cover how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and provide hands-on instruction on techniques to control bleeding, including the use of tourniquets. Each participant will receive a free CAT tourniquet as part of the training.

  • The Stop the Bleed training will take place on February 23, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

The players

Brown County Medical Reserve Corps

A local organization that helps prepare community members to respond to public health emergencies.

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department

The local public health agency hosting the Stop the Bleed training event.

Bao Sharp

A contact person for more information on the Stop the Bleed training.

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What they’re saying

“For more information on the Stop the Bleed training, contact Bao Sharp at 325-643-3793 or visit the Brown County Medical Reserve Corp Facebook page.”

— Bao Sharp (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

Interested participants should pre-register for the event by calling 325-643-3793 as space is limited.

The takeaway

This free Stop the Bleed training is an important opportunity for Brownwood residents to learn life-saving skills and receive a free tourniquet to be prepared for emergencies involving severe bleeding.