“Car seats are impactful because we want to keep all of our children safe,” Hurley says. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the department also offers free car seat installations to ensure your little ones are safe in the car. The class also educates on first aid for choking victims and recognizing the signs of a heart attack.ĬPR is a valuable skill for everyone to learn, and the department offers the class for free to those who do not need to be certified but still want to learn how to give chest compressions and life-saving breaths. The township offers various CPR classes that teach participants the correct administration of CPR and how to use an automatic external defibrillator, or AED. The department’s American Red Cross babysitting class equips individuals with necessary child care tools to ensure they can responsibly care for children and infants. “(The classes) enable them to have the skills necessary for employment,” Hurley says.Īs many teens turning to babysitting for spending money, the department has the perfect way to make sure they are prepared for their new responsibilities. Entering the workforce can be daunting, but these classes will ensure students can take on their new jobs confidently. From babysitting courses to CPR training, the department has a range of classes for those working through the season. Summer is also a popular time for teens to explore first-time jobs. Hurley says some of the most common injuries of the season come from pool and biking activities, and these demonstrations aim to mitigate those injuries.
Wetsuits & Way-cool Trucks provides an array of risk-reducing activities, including tours of the fire safety house, bicycle safety training and even a dive team demonstration in the recreation center pool.įamilies learn with laughter as they explore fire trucks and other safety equipment or play games with instructors.
“We’re very dedicated to maintaining training and the proper resources to keep the community safe,” says Community Education Coordinator Kori Hurley.īut summer safety education in Dublin isn’t boring.
As school ends and Dubliners flock to the outdoors, the department’s events and classes aim to teach residents safety skills. Summer is finally here, and as families pack away their coats and throw on their flip flops, Washington Township Fire Department is giving Dublin residents what they need to enjoy summer to the fullest – and we’re not talking about the basics like sunscreen.
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