New York City Fire Department

FDNY Paramedics Celebrate CPR Week on the Today Show

Paramedics Nick Barker (left) and Farooq Muhammad (right),

Paramedics Nick Barker (left) and Farooq Muhammad (right),
teach CPR basics to Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on the Today Show.

In honor of CPR Week, FDNY Paramedics Farooq Muhammad and Nick Barker appeared on the Today Show on June 2, to teach viewers about how to perform life-saving CPR.

The men explained the basics of CPR to Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, including the signs someone is in need of CPR and perform chest compressions.

Hoda Kotb and Paramedic Farooq Muhammad during the segment on the Today Show.

Hoda Kotb and Paramedic Farooq Muhammad during the segment on the Today Show.

Learn more about how you can learn CPR and prepare yourself to save the live of a loved one, friend, co-worker or even a complete stranger.




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