Seats Available for Safe Sitter Course on April 18th

Seats are still available for the Stamford EMS Safe Sitter class on Thursday, April 18th.

Children in grades 6-8 will learn the skills needed to care for themselves and young children so they may become safe and effective babysitters. Taught by a Stamford EMS CPR instructor, this engaging and informative course is filled with fun games and role playing exercises.

The class takes place during spring recess and runs from 9am to 3pm at Stamford EMS, 684 Long Ridge Road in Stamford. To register visit https://www.stamfordems.org/program/safe-sitter/ or call 203-252-2193. The course fee is $75 and preregistration is required. Hurry, space is limited!

Participants should bring a sack lunch, and will receive a training manual as well as a course completion certificate.

"We want our students to have the skills they need to do their job confidently. Students will learn safety skills, first aid, rescue and child care skills," said Jessica Anderson, Stamford EMS Lieutenant and Academy Training Coordinator.

Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization, and Connecticut's only CAAS accredited EMS agency. Responding to over 14,000 emergency calls each year, the organization provides paramedic transport services for the city of Stamford, and provides contracted paramedic response to the town of Darien. Since it accepted responsibility for Stamford's ambulance services in 1992, Stamford Emergency Medical Services has remained clearly focused in its mission to provide high quality, compassionate emergency care and education to the communities it serves. To learn more, or to make a donation, visit www.stamfordems.org or call (203) 968-1118.