Vashon Fire Offers CPR Classes
- John Cornelison
- March 28, 2023
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Vashon Island Fire and Rescues offers Friends and Family CPR classes to community members who would like to learn or brush up on basic skills to save a life with CPR.
Classes will be held at the VIFR Training Center, 10011 SW Bank Road, Vashon.
To download a PDF brochure, click here.
This is not a certification class. Current dates are April 24th, June 5th or July 24th, all 6 – 8 PM.
To register, please visit: https://vifr.org/cpr-classes/
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