Northshore Fire Department graduates 31 from Safe Sitters class

KENMORE - The Northshore Fire Department graduated 31 future babysitters from its July and August Safe Sitter classes. The students are trained in a wide variety of important skills including how to handle life threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and how to understand and deal with children of different ages.

In addition, the students learn infant and child CPR and choking rescue. To successfully complete the Safe Sitter program, students must pass a rigorous practical and written test to show that they have mastered the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency.

Safe Sitters is a national program for young adolescents, ages 11 to 13. Nationally, over a half-million students have completed the Safe Sitter training. More information on Safe Sitters. To inquire about future classes, email or call the Northshore Fire Department at 425-354-1744.