Firefighters, police officers, and first responders dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the public. Every day, they put themselves in harm’s way to help others—whether it’s running into burning buildings, responding to medical emergencies, or ensuring public safety in unpredictable situations. Because of the serious nature of their work, it’s always heartwarming to see them in moments where they get to relax, have fun, and connect with the community in a different way.

That’s exactly what a group of Chattanooga firefighters did—and it’s both entertaining and educational. In a clever and engaging video, they combined humor, dance, and a powerful message to raise awareness about the importance of learning CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The video starts off dramatically, with a woman screaming for help after someone collapses. Firefighters arrive on the scene and quickly begin performing CPR. But what follows next catches everyone by surprise—a firefighter flash mob!
Set to the upbeat and iconic tune of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, the firefighters start dancing in perfect rhythm while demonstrating chest compressions. Why that song? It turns out “Stayin’ Alive” has a tempo of around 100 beats per minute—the same rate recommended for effective chest compressions during CPR. Timing is critical when performing CPR, and keeping the beat of this song in your head can literally help save a life.
Watch this flash mob by Chattanooga firefighters set to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees…
Many people are intimidated by the idea of performing CPR, but this video shows that with just a bit of rhythm and some basic knowledge, anyone can be prepared. It’s a skill you hope you never need to use—but if the moment comes, remembering the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” could help keep someone else just that. Thanks to these dedicated firefighters for using creativity to teach such a life-saving message!
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