Joe Almaraz of Blanco (right) and John Price of Johnson City raced to save their dummies’ lives with rescue breaths and chest compressions. It was part of an American Red Cross course in CPR and first aid at the First United Methodist Church in Johnson City Saturday. Joe is a physical trainer, and said he needs to stay current on life-saving techniques in case one of his clients over-does it. The students learned about common injuries, like burns and broken bones, and the more serious stuff, such as heart attacks and strokes. “The American Red Cross is committed to increasing the number of qualified life-savers in Blanco County,” said instructor Kim Porter (standing) of the Hill Country Chapter in Kerrville. “We’ll teach groups or bring individuals together to make a training group,” she added. For information about learning to save a life, call the ARC at 830-257-4677.