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 Red Cross
courses that could help you save a family member, friend, or neighbor.

What We Offer

CPR / AED / First Aid

This combination course is designed to help participants:

• Understand the important role a lay responder plays in an emergency

• Describe how to recognize a potentially life-threatening emergency and gain confidence to act

• Explain how to low the risk for infection when giving care

• Describe the emergency action steps: CHECK - CALL - CARE

• Explain how to check a person who appears to be unresponsive

• Explain how to check a responsive injured or ill person

• Identify when to call 9-1-1

• Understand the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest recognition and care

• Demonstrate high-quality CPR and use of an AED for a person who is in cardiac arrest

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, specific life-threatening sudden illnesses (e.g. diabetic emergency, seizures, opioid overdose, stroke, etc.)

• Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding

• Explain when a manufactured tourniquet should be used and describe the basic principles of using a tournequit

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, some injuries and environmental emergencies (e.g. burns, hypothermia, poison exposure, etc.)

BLS Provider (Basic Life Support)

BLS is designed to train responders including nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, and other healthcare and public safety personnel to respond to cardiac and other life-threatening emergencies in adults, children, and infants. These courses are not regularly scheduled.

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

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

Certification: through American Heart Association (valid for 2 years)

Group Classes: For upcoming scheduled 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