CPR & First Aid Classes

Someday... You May Need to Save a Life

Learn lifesaving skills through Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. Our certified instructors teach American Heart Association courses that could help you save a family member, friend, or neighbor.

What We Offer

Heartsaver® Total - Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

First Aid

• Scene safety and emergency response

• Medical emergencies (breathing problems, shock, allergic reactions)

• Injury care (bleeding, burns, broken bones)

• Environmental emergencies (poisoning, temperature-related illness)

CPR and AED

• Adult and child CPR techniques

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use

• Choking relief methods

• Infant CPR

The Heartsaver course runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm approximately, with a 30-minute break for lunch.

BLS Provider

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course does not include a First Aid component.

BLS Provider courses are not regularly scheduled, to request a BLS Provider course complete the CPR Class Request Form.

For ACLS, PALS, and other advanced courses, contact San Juan Island EMS Training Center.

Class Details

Where: Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane in the Public Meeting Room (unless otherwise arranged)

Certification: American Heart Association (valid for 2 years)

Group Classes: Regular public classes at the fire station, aiming for the first Saturday and second Monday of each month. For upcoming classes, scroll down.

Private Classes: Available for businesses, organizations, and groups

Requirements: Minimum 3 students for group classes

Why Get Certified?

Emergency response is slower on islands. Knowing CPR and first aid could save someone's life while waiting for professional help to arrive.

Skills everyone should have: These aren't just for first responders - they're for parents, grandparents, neighbors, and anyone who wants to be prepared.

Meets workplace requirements: Satisfies OSHA, WISHA, and L&I certification requirements.

Ready to Learn?

For general questions about our CPR courses, contact us:

Email: cpr@orcasfire.org
Phone: (360) 376-2331