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Marin County, CA — On August 15, the annual Marin County Sidewalk CPR event returns for the 15th year. At this free event, the public can learn essential lifesaving skills to use in emergency situations.
“It only takes a few minutes to learn how to save a life,” said Christian Lombard, EMS Specialist with Marin County. “Building a community of people who know what to do in an emergency can help keep a neighbor, friend or loved one alive.”
Organized by Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin County EMS Agency, in collaboration with fire agencies, hospitals, and community emergency response partners across the county, this countywide event equips residents with the skills to step in and save lives during emergencies.
Sidewalk CPR will take place on Saturday, August 15, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at 13 outdoor locations across Marin County. In just a few minutes, participants of all ages will receive training in:
- Hands-Only CPR – manual technique proven to aid in survival until medical help arrives
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use – a device that helps get the heart back in rhythm
- Stop the Bleed – techniques that can help stop excessive bleedings
- Naloxone administration – nasal spray that can quickly and safely reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
2026 training locations
- Corte Madera Town Center
- Fairfax Bolinas Park
- Greenbrae Bon Air Shopping Center
- Larkspur Landing Marin Country Mart
- Marin City (Target)
- Mill Valley The Depot
- Muir Beach Parking Lot
- Novato Vintage Oaks Shopping Center (Near Target)
- Point Reyes Station Toby’s Feed Barn
- San Rafael Montecito Plaza
- Sausalito Ferry Terminal
- Stinson Beach Village Green
- Tiburon Angel Island Ferry Terminal
The Sidewalk CPR program is part of Marin County’s ongoing effort to increase public access to lifesaving knowledge and empower community members to act with confidence during an emergency.
Remember medical emergencies can occur at any time — Marin EMS encourages everyone to take a few minutes on August 15, 2026, to learn or refresh their lifesaving skills.
For disability accommodations, please phone (415) 473-6358 (voice), CA Relay 711, or e-mail County staff in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.