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Fifth grader Ayla McKinzie took a photo with Santa Claus before learning how to do hands-only CPR compressions Thursday at the Kootenai Fire and Rescue training facility on Seltice Way. A second event is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon today.

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Santa learns CPR
December 14, 2024 1:06 a.m.

Santa learns CPR

Hands of Hope aims to save lives

Santa Claus is getting hands-on this holiday season to try and save lives. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue helped teach CPR to about 4,000 people last year, but they’re hoping to make the skill less intimidating by partnering with Northwest Specialty Hospital and Post Falls ER and Hospital to host holiday drop-in training sessions.