At South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, our priority is keeping our community informed, prepared, and safe. Our free Community Education Classes are open to everyone and are designed to make health & fire safety educational learning opportunities available and accessible to all.
Community Education Classes are offered throughout the year and may be hosted online or in-person in public spaces such as our local libraries.
Community Education Class Offerings
At-Home Fire Safety & Escape Planning
Cost: Free Duration: approx. 1 - 1.5 hour When: Quarterly or upon request Class Type: In-person
Class Details: Learn how to prevent home fires and protect your family through practical fire safety planning. This class covers basic fire science, common causes of fire at home, effective escape planning, and essential safety products to keep you prepared.
Business Fire Safety
Cost: Free Duration: approx. 1 hour When: Throughout the year Class Type: Online
Class Details: Protecting your workplace starts with awareness and prevention. This class reviews the leading causes of business fires, the purpose and history of fire codes, and the importance of inspections. Learn about the most common fire code deficiencies and how businesses can partner with SKFR to create a safer, more resilient community.
Emergency Preparedness
Cost: Free Duration: approx. 1 - 1.5 hours When: Quarterly or upon request Class Type: Online
Class Details: Disasters can happen anytime—being prepared makes all the difference. This class explores potential hazards in Kitsap County and guides you through building a complete emergency supply kit, creating a portable “go-bag,” and developing an effective family or household emergency plan.
Fall Prevention & Fire Safety for Older Adults
Cost: Free Duration: approx. 1 - 1.5 hours When: Offered to Senior Care Living Homes & Facilities Upon Request Class Type: In-person
Class Details: This class is designed to help older adults feel confident and prepared to prevent falls. Participants will learn about national and Washington State fall statistics, 5 things to prepare for reducing fall risk, how to prevent falls, and basic exercises to reduce fall risk alongside basic fire safety at-home
Class Details: This class provides practical training on identifying opioid overdoses and administering Narcan, an emergency treatment for opioid overdose. Participants learn the warning signs, how to respond safely, and what steps to take after giving Narcan.
STOP THE BLEED
Cost: Free Duration: approx. 1 hour Class Type: In-person only Max. Registration: 12
Class Details: Offered throughout the year and upon request; STOP THE BLEED® is a national awareness and training program that teaches people how to control severe bleed in an emergency. Through this course, you’ll learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take quick, effective action using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. This course is included in our Adult First Aid/CPR AED classes, but is available as a stand-alone class for free.
Wildland Fire Prevention
Cost: Free Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours (1 class) or 40 - 45 min. (3 class sessions) When: Spring and Summer Quarter or Upon Request for organizations, groups, or neighborhoods Class Type: Online or in-person
Class Details: Stay prepared during the wildfire season with SKFR’s three-part series focused on protecting homes and neighborhoods. Sessions cover practical steps for home hardening, creating defensible space using Firewise program principles, and developing clear communication and evacuation plans. This class is offered in one-sitting for about 2 – 2.5 hours or can be offered as 3 separate 45 min. class lesson series.
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