PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR TRAINING

HB 439 requires telecommunicators who answer emergency calls for police, fire, or medical services (such as 911 operators) to receive training in instructing bystanders on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during cardiac emergencies. The bill mandates that all telecommunicator training programs include "high-quality telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation" using current nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, specifically covering compression-only CPR and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest protocols. This affects public safety agencies across New Mexico, including local police, fire departments, and emergency medical services. The law updates existing training requirements to ensure telecommunicators can effectively guide non-medical personnel in life-saving actions while awaiting professional help.