Public Safety Education

The Hinesville Fire Department is very committed in educating the community.  We have various programs and classes established for all age groups to help them be better prepared in the event of an emergency.  Please take advantage of these services.  Someone's life may depend on you.

Babysitting Training for Emergencies

CPR/First Aid Classes

The Hinesville Fire Department Babysitting Program is designed to help provide fundamental safety considerations to young adults (ages 11 - 16) entrusted with the responsibility of safe guarding children and infants while home based sitting.

• 8-hour course
• CPR certification is available only to students 12 years of age and older.
• Certification is valid for two years
• Cost $10.00 per person
• Cash or check only.  Checks must be made payable to the Hinesville Fire Department
• Please pre-register through the HFD Administrative Office at (912) 876-4143

• Emergency contact numbers
• Fire escape / evacuation plans
• How to handle strangers
• Telephone etiquette
• CPR

This course is available to all citizens 16 years of age or older.  If under 16 years of age, you must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

• Covers Adult and Infant CPR and First Aid
• 8-hour course
• Certification is valid for two years
• Cost is $20.00 per person. Payment due NLT 3 days prior to the class date.
• Cash or check only.  Checks must be made payable to the Hinesville Fire Department.
• Please pre-register through the HFD Administrative Office at (912) 876-4143.

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) consists of mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compression.  CPR allows oxygenated blood to circulate to vital organs such as the brain and heart.  CPR can keep a person alive until more advanced procedures (such as defibrillation - an electric shock to the chest) can treat the cardiac arrest.  CPR started by a bystander doubles the likelihood of survival for victims of cardiac arrest.