Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering CPR and First Aid classes to Puyallup residents on September 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The department encourages residents to learn these skills after a recent incident where a firefighter’s infant son choked on a small object, requiring immediate action to clear his airway. The department states that knowing basic first aid can make a difference in the critical first few minutes of an emergency. They emphasize that emergencies often occur when first responders are not nearby. Residents can attend the class at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 70 or register online for more information.
Puyallup Fire Department Offers CPR Classes
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- ⚠Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering CPR and First Aid classes to Puyallup residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The classes will be held on September 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The classes will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓A firefighter’s infant son choked on a small object recently“Recently, one of our members, Mitch, and his family experienced every parent’s nightmare when their 9-month-old son, Tucker, began choking on a small piece of plastic.”
- ✓The choking incident required immediate action to clear the infant’s airway“With help from a neighbor who is a Snohomish County 911 dispatcher and former EMT, they relied on their training and acted quickly until Tucker’s airway was cleared.”
- ✓The department states that knowing basic first aid can make a difference in the critical first few minutes of an emergency“We encourage everyone in our community to learn CPR and basic first aid, including how to respond when an infant or child is choking. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue offers CPR and First Aid classes to help give you the skills and confidence to act when someone needs you most.”
- ⚠The department emphasizes that emergencies often occur when first responders are not nearbyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can attend the class at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 70No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can register online for more informationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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