CPR & First Aid Classes

East Pierce Fire & Rescue teaches the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heartsaver curriculum. The AHA Heartsaver CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid training programs help students develop basic first aid knowledge, skills and the confidence to respond. Heartsaver classes are an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and First Aid.

Heartsaver CPR and AED * (Adult/Child/Infant)

This course covers infant, child, and adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator) training, and procedures for administering aid to choking victims. Students learn to recognize warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. This program teaches rescue breathing with and without the use of barrier devices. Upon completion of the course, students receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR AED card that is valid for two years from the date of issue.

Heartsaver First Aid *

This course teaches rescuers to effectively treat ill or injured persons in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. This course meets and exceeds standards set by the regulating agencies for first aid: Department of Labor & Industries, OSHA, and WISHA. Upon completion of this course, students receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid card that is valid for two years from the date of issue.

CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Combination *

This course combines both CPR and First Aid skills into one class. Upon completion of the course, students receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid card that is valid for two years from the date of issue.

* Note: Students are responsible for ensuring class certifications fulfill employer or other requirements. This class does not meet requirements for healthcare providers or Bloodborne Pathogens. Students must be at least 12 years of age.

2024 Class Schedule

• Jan 24 and 27
• Feb 16 and 24
• Mar 16 and 20
• Apr 13 and 19
• May 18 and 22
• Jun 15 and 19
• Aug 14 and 24
• Sep 14 and 20
• Oct 19 and 24
• Nov 15 and 23
• Dec 14

2025 Class Schedule

• Jan 18 and 28
• Feb 12 and 22
• Mar 15 and 25
• Apr 5 and 16
• May 3 and 14
• Jun 7 and 25
• Aug 2 and 20
• Sep 6 and 17
• Oct 4 and 22
• Nov 1 and 19
• Dec 13

Class Location

Headquarters Station
18421 Veterans Memorial Drive E, Bonney Lake 98391

Class Times

• CPR and AED: 9:00am—12:30pm
• Basic First Aid: 1—4:00pm

Cost (non-refundable)

Fire District Citizens (reside within East Pierce Fire & Rescue):

• CPR Only: $25
• First Aid Only: $25
• CPR and First Aid: $50

Non-District Citizens:

• CPR Only: $40
• First Aid Only: $40
• CPR and First Aid: $80

How do I register for a class?

Class registrations can be done either over the phone by calling 253-863-1800, or on ONLINE by selecting the desired class date on our event calendar.

Cancellation

Registration fee is non-refundable. If a student is unable to attend the original scheduled class date, a three-day advance notice is required and a one-time transfer to another class date is permitted, at no additional cost.

Refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled by East Pierce Fire & Rescue.

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