Safe Sitter

The Monroe Township Fire Department is a Safe Sitter registered training provider.  Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re 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 choking rescue and CPR!

Your child will learn …

Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage 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 play.

For additional information regarding course content, please visit SafeSitter.org. The cost which includes the student manual and related equipment is $29 for residents (this is the actual cost for supplies) and $49 for non-residents. Scholarships may be available in the event of economic hardship. To register for a class please call 740-967-2976. Classes will be scheduled on an as needed basis.

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