Seattle Office of Emergency Management

SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) is offering free classes this spring. The Skills Training classes  will be Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control, Disaster First Aid and Light Search & Rescue. Link:http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/programs/snap/.

The classes will be held on Saturdays at this location:
Warren G Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE

Space is limited. Register early!
To register, please call 206-233-7123
Or e-mail: snap@seattle.gov
Include your name, e-mail, phone, course(s) interested.

Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control
March 7     9:00-11:00 a.m. or 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control: Live fire training
using small, portable fire extinguishers. Two-hour class
also teaches participants how and when to control
utilities such as natural gas, water and electricity.

Disaster First Aid
April 4:      8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Disaster First Aid: Eight-hour class includes standard
First Aid/CPR certification valid for two years.
Participants also learn how to care for and deal with
multiple injuries after a major disaster when 9-1-1 is
overwhelmed and unavailable.

Search & Rescue
May 30:     8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Search and Rescue: Hands-on class provides
instruction on safe, effective simple search and rescue
methods. Learn basic rescuer safety, five stages of
rescue, search methods and markings, basic
construction practices, utility safety and control, safe
lifting of heavy objects. Bring hard hat, leather gloves,
flashlight. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
to practice on the floor.

NEW THIS YEAR: No class fees! But, pre-registration is required.
♦ Enhance your ability to personally respond during disasters.
♦ Excellent training for organized community groups--neighbors, friends, co-workers.
♦ Learn essential life-saving skills.

You will receive confirmation with additional details two weeks prior to class.

Thanks to Sue Samuelson for providing this information,