The School Response Bag (SRB) is a comprehensive and affordable approach to bleeding control designed specifically for schools and public places. It equips “non-traditional” lay responders, such as teachers and other individuals without extensive medical training, with a full set of supplies to stop life-threatening bleeding and treat major injuries.
Features
- Designed for Lay Responders: Minimal training is required, making it ideal for schools and public places.
- Comprehensive Supplies: Includes eight Individual Response Kits, four 10" x 30" trauma dressings, eight First Aid Modules, four CPR Masks, and 30 pairs of nitrile gloves.
- Developed with Experts: Created in cooperation with Central Georgia’s Region F Healthcare Preparedness Coalition and the Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Council.
- Rapid Multi‑Casualty Response: Designed for use in situations where professional responders may be delayed, enabling bystanders to intervene effectively.
- Organized, High‑Visibility Red Trauma Bag: Clearly labeled, easy to access, and optimized for fast response during chaotic incidents.
What is it?
The School Response Bag (SRB) is a comprehensive bleeding‑control and trauma‑response kit designed specifically for schools, campuses, and public spaces. It equips non‑traditional responders, such as teachers, administrators, office staff, and community members, with the essential tools they need to stop life‑threatening bleeding and stabilize injuries before professional help arrives.
How is it used?
- The bag is deployed during emergencies such as active‑shooter events, accidents, severe injuries, or multi‑casualty incidents.
- Lay responders open the main compartment to access bleeding control kits, trauma dressings, gloves, and CPR masks.
- Each Individual Response Kit includes essentials—tourniquet, gauze, shears, CPR barrier—to treat a single patient.
- First Aid Modules handle minor injuries when not dealing with major trauma.
Who uses it?
The School Response Bag is designed for:
- Teachers & school staff
- Administrators & security officers
- School resource officers supporting mass‑casualty response
- Public facility staff (libraries, churches, community centers)
- Lay responders with minimal medical training
Maintenance Information
To maintain readiness:
- Inspect contents quarterly to ensure nothing is damaged or expired.
- Verify gloves, CPR face shields, and trauma dressings remain sealed.
- Ensure trauma shears, tourniquets, and modules are in their designated compartments.
- Store the bag in a highly visible, easily accessible location.
- Replace used items immediately after any incident or drill.
What is it used with?
The SRB can be used alongside:
- Stop the Bleed training programs
- School safety & emergency preparedness plans
- AED stations
- School crisis kits and evacuation tools
- These integrations maximize campus readiness during major emergencies.
What material is it made from?
The SRB is a fabric trauma response bag containing medical‑grade components such as:
- Polymer tourniquets
- Nitrile gloves
- Poly‑wrapped trauma dressings
- Rolled gauze, tape, and medical textiles
- CPR face shields
- Rescue Essentials lists no other material composition details beyond component materials.
What's included?
Contents
8 Individual Response Kits, each containing
- (1) SWAT-T Tourniquet
- (1) Pair Nitrile Gloves
- (1) Laerdal CPR Face Shield
- (2) 5" x 9" ABD Pads
- (2) 3" x 5yds Roller Gauze
- (1) Triangular Bandage
- (1) Mini-Sharpie
- (1) Casualty Card
- (2) Ziplock Bags
- (1) Rescue Blanket
- (1) Pair Trauma Shears
- (1) Combat Medic Reinforcement Tape
8 First Aid Modules, each containing
- (8) 1" x 3" Fabric Adhesive Strips
- (2) Non-Adherent Pad 2" x 3"
- (1) Sterile ABD Pad 5" x 9"
- (1) Triangular Bandage 40" x 40" x 54"
- (2) Roller Gauze, 3" x 5yds
- (1) Cohesive Wrap 1" x 5 yds
- (2) Packages of 2ea, 3" x 3" Sterile Gauze Sponges
- (6) Knuckle Bandages
- (2) Rolls Waterproof Tape 1/2" x 2-1/2 yds
Additional Supplies
- (4) 10" x 30" Trauma Dressings
- (4) Trauma Shears
- (4) CPR Face Shields
- (30) Pairs Nitrile Gloves (10 pairs each M, L, XL)
- (10) Casualty Cards with Safety Pins