By Daily Press staff
Can you save yourself? Even if you think you might, a one-day course offered by the Santa Monica Fire Department, will make sure citizens have the skills to save themselves, their loved ones, neighbors, or co-workers in the event of an emergency.
Because emergency preparedness is such an important issue in the event of a disaster, the fire department-sponsored course is free. The training will be offered on Feb. 16, and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The course includes hands-on training in light search and rescue techniques, shutting off utility connections, rescuer safety, and disaster first aid. Participants also will practice putting out fires with extinguishers. The training is open to all adults who live or work in the city of Santa Monica. To enroll in the program, call (310) 458-2221.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 22, 2002. Read the original PDF.