Rose Parade First Aid Stations

The Rose Parade is America’s New Year’s celebration, watched by over 50 million people on TV each year, and seen by over five hundred thousand people in person. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley chapter of the Red Cross helps to support those watching and marching in the parade by providing first aid to people along the parade route. Safe Corps member Jennifer Lazo worked with the various stations providing aid. She assisted six band members during the course of the parade treating wounds and checking vitals. Any severe cases are referred to Pasadena Fire Department paramedic units. In the picture, a band member is comforted and checked out after dropping out of the parade. This service frees up the fire department to respond to emergency calls, and brings further visibility of the Red Cross in the community. The emergency needs of all those participating in the parade and watching it are met by over 150 Red Cross volunteers on parade day.