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AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED course

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED course is taught by a certified AHA instructor at San Carlos Park Fire District’s Station 53 on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and results in a basic AHA certification for the participant.

The AHA First Aid with CPR/AED course will provide training and certification in a number of first aid emergencies including heat related injuries and bleeding.  Also included is training and certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR as well as AED.

$35 per person, includes training at our facility and certification card from the AHA.

Please contact Alexis Rothring at 239-267-7525 to reserve your spot in the course. Reservations will only be taken by phone. Call early as space is limited.

*A minimum of 6 participants is required.


AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED course

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED course is taught by a certified AHA instructor at San Carlos Park Fire District’s Station 53 on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and results in a basic AHA certification for the participant.

The AHA First Aid with CPR/AED course will provide training and certification in a number of first aid emergencies including heat related injuries and bleeding.  Also included is training and certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR as well as AED.

$35 per person, includes training at our facility and certification card from the AHA.

Please contact Alexis Rothring at 239-267-7525 to reserve your spot in the course. Reservations will only be taken by phone. Call early as space is limited.

*A minimum of 6 participants is required.


AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course is taught by a certified AHA instructor at San Carlos Park Fire District’s Station 53 on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and results in a basic AHA certification for the participant.

The AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course will provide training and certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR as well as AED. $35 per person, includes training at our facility and certification card from the AHA.

Please contact Alexis Rothring at 239-267-7525 to reserve your spot in the course. Reservations will only be taken by phone. Call early as space is limited.


AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course is taught by a certified AHA instructor at San Carlos Park Fire District’s Station 53 on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and results in a basic AHA certification for the participant.

The AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course will provide training and certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR as well as AED. $35 per person, includes training at our facility and certification card from the AHA.

Please contact Alexis Rothring at 239-267-7525 to reserve your spot in the course. Reservations will only be taken by phone. Call early as space is limited.


SLOW DOWN, SCHOOL’S BACK IN SESSION

Each morning as the big yellow bus rounds the corner, parents send their children off to school with the expectation they will remain safe.  As children strap on backpacks filled with books, pick out their always important back to school outfits and ultimately kick off another school year we each must do our part to assure our children remain safe.

Schools in San Carlos Park Fire District are back in session Thursday, August 10th and SCPFD would like to remind its residents to SLOW DOWN.  SCPFD will be posted at the high traffic areas and school zones throughout San Carlos Park reminding residents that school is back in session and encouraging safe driving behaviors.

While driving, pedestrians can be very hard to see.  Due to their smaller size, children may be especially difficult to see if they are standing between parked cars on the side of the road. For drivers, remember to slow down and be especially alert in the residential neighborhoods and school zones; take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs; and enter and exit driveways and  alleys slowly and carefully.  Remind your children to cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and  crosswalks; never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars; and to make sure they always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them

Be on the lookout for students and your SCPFD Firefighters on the 10th and join us in accepting the responsibility to keep safety in mind during your commute so we may be sure children return home safely each evening.

 


Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

As I sit here writing this post, the temperature outside is 90 degrees! Moreover, the “feels like” temperature is 102 degrees.  But wait, if it’s ONLY 90 degrees outside, then how can it feel like 102?

The “feels like” temperature or heat index is a result of humidity.  Heat index, calculated from the air temperature and relative humidity, is the heat stress that your body is subjected to. The heat index is the number to watch for during hot summer months. To calculate the heat index yourself visit the National Weather Service at:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/jkl/?n=heat_index_calculator or enter the phrase “Heat Index Calculator” into any search engine.

Elevated temperatures, humidity, and heat index lead to a greater chance of heat related illness. Each year many fall victim to extreme heat. Heat related illness happens when people’s bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves.  Signs of heat related illness include:

-Skin that feels hot and dry, but not sweaty
-Confusion or loss of consciousness
-Frequent vomiting/nausea
-Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

When the temperature and heat index are high try to stay indoors in air-conditioned areas. If you must go outside, take the following precautions:

-Drink more fluids, regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
-Don’t drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.
-Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
-Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella.
-Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours and take frequent breaks.
-NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
-If you have a chronic medical problem, ask your doctor about how to deal with the heat, about drinking extra fluids, and about your medicines.

If you don’t have air conditioning, or know an elderly relative or neighbor who doesn’t have it, think about ways to get into a cool environment for at least part of the day. Go to a movie, shopping mall, supermarket, or public library.

For more information please call feel free to call us at 267-7525. Until the next time, stay cool and stay safe!



Annual Fourth of July Parade

For those needing  information on the Annual San Carlos Park 4th of July Parade please contact Bonnie Jasper at 239-878-7624. Thank you.

The parade will be held on Tuesday, July 4th at 8:30 am and leave from the Sunshine Ace Hardware Plaza traveling up Sanibel Road. It is truly great to celebrate our nation’s independence with those we serve.  The parade route is pictured below. We hope to see you there!

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The 2016 SCPFD Annual Report is Now Available!

The 2016 SCPFD Annual Report is Now Available for download. Click on the link below to take a look back with us through 2016.

2016 Annual Report

To view Annual Reports from past years CLICK HERE