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Safe Sitter® Classes

East Pierce Fire & Rescue 96
Safe Sitter Babysitter Classes

Safe Sitter prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR and choking rescue!

Safe Sitter® Course Content:

  • SAFETY SKILLS: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as a power failures or weather emergencies.
  • CHILD CARE SKILLS: Students learn tips to prevent and manage problem behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
  • FIRST AID & RESCUE SKILLS: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
  • LIFE & BUSINESS SKILLS: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
2026 Class Schedule

All classes are held from 9am-3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break built into the day. Students must attend the entire class. Select from one of the date options listed below.

  • July 6
  • July 7
  • July 27
  • July 28

Snacks/Lunch: Students should plan to bring a non-perishable lunch (no ability to store lunches in a refrigerator or heat food in a microwave). Light snacks will be available throughout class. A water bottle filling station is available.

Cost

Registration Fee: $45 per student

Fee due at time of registration. Partial scholarships are available based on financial need. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, or check.

What’s Provided?

  • Student Manual
  • Course Completion Card
  • Messenger Bag
  • Safe Sitter® Introduction Cards
  • Important Numbers Pad

For scholarship inquiries, please contact Dina Sutherland at 253-447-3517 or dsutherland@eastpiercefire.org.

Location

East Pierce Fire & Rescue—Station 111
8601 Main St E, Bonney Lake 98391

How to Register

Class registrations can be done either on ONLINE by selecting the desired class date on our event calendar, or by calling 253-863-1800. For scholarship inquiries, please contact Dina Sutherland at 253-447-3517 or dsutherland@eastpiercefire.org.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fee will be refunded if cancellation notice is given at least five business days before the scheduled class date, or if EPFR cancels a class.