Sign Up Open for CPR, First Aid Classes for 2016

Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR-lay rescuer) and basic first aid classes at the Beechmont Fire Station, 7954 Beechmont Ave. throughout the year. Additionally, six times a year the department provides health care provider classes geared towards the health care professional.

Classes are scheduled on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost for the lay rescuer CPR class is $40, and the cost for first aid and health care provider class is $50. Classes include a book and a two-year certification card upon completion.

HeartSaver Classes CPR/AED (lay rescue) are offered on the following dates; January 2, March 5, May 7, July 9, September 3 and November 5. Classes geared toward health care professionals are scheduled on the following dates: February 6, April 2, June 4, August 6, October 1 and December 3. On April 16 and November 12, the Heart Saver First Aid class is offered.

If your civic organization or special group would like a first aid class or class on CPR/AEDs, they can be scheduled through the fire and rescue department for an additional fee. Contact the CPR voice mail phone number at 688-8084, or via email at lfarrar@andersontownship.org, to sign up for the classes or make special arrangements.