The Fenton Fire District is committed to keeping our community safe through education and prevention. We proudly offer a variety of free community safety programs for Fenton residents, including CPR, AED use, bleeding control, first aid, child and babysitting safety classes, and fire safety education. These programs are designed to empower residents with the knowledge and skills needed to respond confidently in emergencies and to help create a safer, better-prepared community for everyone.
Child and Babysitting Safety
The Fenton Fire District offers a Child and Babysitting Safety Class designed for youth who are preparing to begin babysitting in the community. This class is provided through the Health & Safety Institute (HSI) and focuses on safety, responsibility, and confidence for young caregivers.
Participants will learn essential skills needed to care for children safely and effectively, including:
- Basic first aid and injury prevention
- How to respond to common emergencies
- Personal safety and situational awareness
- Age-appropriate caregiving responsibilities
- Introduction to babysitting as a small business, including professionalism and communication.
This interactive course helps students build the knowledge and confidence needed to make safe decisions while caring for others. Upon successful completion of the class, each participant will receive an official certificate of completion from the Fenton Fire District.
Dates and Location
Classes are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Located at Station 2, 1001 Assembly Parkway, 63026.
The dates are as follows:
January 17
February 28
March 14
April 18
May 2
Registration
To learn more about the Safe Babysitter program or to register for an upcoming class, please click the registration link below. Class is limited to 10 participants. Class is free for Fenton residents. It is $20 for non-residents.
Safe Babysitter Class Registration
Contact: Kate Moore
CPR/AED/Choking for Adult and Infant
HSI's CPR and AED training course is designed specifically for laypeople and is an excellent choice for CPR and defibrillator training in both community and workplace settings. This extremely flexible program will help prepare individuals to respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and choking incidents. This CPR and AED course conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.
Contact: Kate Moore
Cost: Class is free for residents, but certification is $6 per person
Advanced Bleeding Control
American Safety & Health Institute’s Advanced Bleeding Control is designed to provide detailed information on the control of severe external bleeding, including the use of direct pressure, commercial pressure bandages, tourniquets and packed dressings.
Contact: Kate Moore
Cost: Free for residents
Basic First Aid
The Basic First Aid class teaches participants how to recognize, prevent, and respond to common injuries and medical emergencies. This course also fulfills Red Card requirements for the Boy Scouts of America, providing practical, hands-on skills that build confidence and preparedness.
Contact: Kate Moore
Cost: Class is free, but certification is $6 per person
To learn more about the classes we offer, please fill out this form with your contact information.
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