Course Format
Instructor Led
Attended the hands-on skills session to complete your two-year certification.
In-Person Time: 5 Hours APPROX.
Certification Details
American Red Cross Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED r.25
Valid for 2 Years
Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training
Phyiscial Certificate
What You'll Learn
Students will learn how to respond to:
Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.
Adult and children who are choking.
How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.
Emergencies with severe bleeding.
How to use a Fire extinguisher.
In-person Adult/Child CPR/First Aid certification, fire extinguisher training, plus museum & community service careers.
Course Format
Instructor Led
Attended the hands-on skills session to complete your two-year certification.
In-Person Time: 5 Hours APPROX.
Certification Details
American Red Cross Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED r.25
Valid for 2 Years
Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training
Phyiscial Certificate
What You'll Learn
Students will learn how to respond to:
Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.
Adult and children who are choking.
How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.
Emergencies with severe bleeding.
How to use a Fire extinguisher.
In-person Adult/Child CPR/First Aid certification, fire extinguisher training, plus museum & community service careers.
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Upcoming Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums Classes Open to the Public
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Class Description
Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums is an innovative youth education program for high school students that combines life-saving emergency preparedness training with career exploration. This free program is available to students attending high school in the local community.**
Participants will earn a two-year American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification, learn how to safely use a fire extinguisher, and explore careers in museums and community service institutions. Students will also build a mini first aid kit to take home. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
Students will learn how to respond to:
Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.
Adult and children who are choking.
Emergencies with severe bleeding.
How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.
How to use a Fire extinguisher.
This program is free thanks to partnership with the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and a grant from the Dunham Foundation.
Is This Class Right For You?
The Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums program, is open to students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year or incoming freshmen for the 2026-2027 school year.
We are proud to partner with students from the following Illinois high schools:
Aurora, Batavia & Kaneland
Batavia High School (Batavia District 101)
East Aurora High School (East Aurora District 131)
West Aurora High School (West Aurora District 129)
Kaneland High School (Kaneland District 302)
Oswego (District 308)
Oswego High School
Oswego East High School
Naperville/Aurora (District 203 & 204)
Naperville North High School (Naperville Community Unit School District 203)
Naperville Central High School (Naperville Community Unit School District 203)
Neuqua Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)
Waubonsie Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)
Metea Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)
Private Schools & Academies
Rosary High School (College Prep)
Marmion Academy
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Aurora Christian School
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
This class is an American Red Cross Class.
Always check with your employer for certification requirements.
Course Length
5 Hour Instructor Led Session. No pre-course work required.