Preparedness Academy

Disaster First Aid

Pierce County Emergency Management

Learn skills and get hands-on in how to perform immediate triage, and use disaster first aid following an event. A First Aid Certificate is awarded, no CPR training is provided unless indicated at registration. It is recommended to take CPR before this class. Contact your local fire district for CPR courses.

We may be able to provide a course for a single PC NET Neighborhood or Map Your Neighborhood if 16 people commit to the course.

February 22, Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Canyon Terrace Estates (Summit),5155 93rd St Ct E, Puyallup
April 18, Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM.Pierce County Emergency Management 2501 S 35th St, Tacoma
August 22, Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Fox Island -Nichols Community Center
October 10, Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM.Chapel Hill Church,7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor

Classes for neighborhoods in East Pierce Fire and Rescue district will be posted when scheduled.

Disaster First Aid in East Pierce Fire and Rescue District (EPFR)

Classes for residents and neighborhoods located in EPFR District only.

March 14, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM
September 12, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM

Location: 18421 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Bonney Lake

STOP THE BLEED

Two classes are offered, register for your preferred time. ADA accommodations are available when registering.

February 8, Saturday Fox Island Alliance Church, 655 Sixth Avenue, Fox Island (One section offered)
March 14, Saturday, Pierce County EOC, 2501 S. 35th St, Tacoma
May 16, Saturday, Pierce County EOC,2501 S. 35th St, Tacoma
August 15, Saturday,Pierce County EOC, 2501 S. 35th St, Tacoma
November 14, Saturday, Pierce County EOC,2501 S. 35th St, Tacoma

REGISTER HERE

More information about Stop the Bleed at www.Bleedcontrol.org

Psychological First Aid

All residents are welcome!

People's reactions to crisis vary. Learn which reactions are harmful and how some are actually beneficial. Take away some important tools you can use to connect with affected people and provide immediate emotional support following an emergency.

Upcoming Dates: Classes to be scheduled for 2020. If you would like this class for your community request here.

REGISTER HERE

If interested in having this class in your community email peggy.lovellford@piercecountywa.gov The course is taught by experienced crisis chaplains, it is a non religious course. The reviews from the course are regularly positive!