Courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation are taught to the community on selected dates posted on this website. Students are taught by certified AHA instructors on how the EMS system works and to recognize stroke, angina, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Techniques in CPR for adults, children and infants along with treatment of choking victims are also taught. Students receive a two-year CPR card from the American Heart Association. Classes may be taught to children from the age of 12 and up. If you would like to schedule a CPR class for your organization please call the office at 472-5525.

Sanibel Fire and Rescue offers a basic first aid course through the American Heart Association. Students are taught to perform primary and secondary patient surveys, monitor vital signs, patient management and the care in basic first aid for medical emergencies. Students receive a two-year First Aid card from the American Heart Association.  If you would like to schedule a First Aid class for your organization please call the office at 472-5525.

Sanibel Fire and Rescue presents a fire extinguisher program to businesses and civic organizations to promote the correct usage and maintenance of a fire extinguisher. This program covers fire behavior, types of fires, exit drills, types of extinguishers and there safe use. Live fire training will be demonstrated and fire extinguishers used. If you would like to schedule a extinguisher class for your organization please call the office at 472-5525.

Please contact the Fire District for special events and we will send either a fire Engine, Ladder Truck, 25' Boston Whaler rescue boat, or one of the Advanced Life Support units. Examples include: schools, daycare facilities and festival events. This program gives the community an up-close look at the tools and equipment that is on these various vehicles.  If you would like to schedule a demonstration for your organization please call the office at 472-5525.