First responders prepare for big events coming up as part of Stop the Bleed campaign

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's first responders spent some time on Tuesday training bar staff downtown as a way to prepare for events, like Austin Pride, as part of the Stop the Bleed campaign.

Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign that "encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives," according to the Homeland Security website.

The Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis...