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At HCESD6, your safety is our priority! We offer free, hands on training courses to prepare Silsbee families and communities for fire emergencies and everyday incidents. From simple prevention to life saving skills, find it all here sign up and live safer.

Key Training Courses

CPR and Basic First Aid: Based on American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, learn how to respond to cardiac emergencies (over 350,000 cases annually in the US). Ideal for parents, teachers, and employees. Duration: 2-3 hours. Receive AHA certification. (Registration link + online calendar)

Stop the Bleed: Quick training to control severe bleeding before EMS arrives perfect for industrial accidents in Texas. Includes practice with real tools. Duration: 1 hour. (Safe simulator for hands on practice)

Fire Extinguisher Use: Identify fire types (electrical, chemical, oil) and safe extinguisher operation. Hands on practice in a controlled environment. Great for work groups or schools. Duration: 90 minutes.

Fire Safety and Prevention Tips

Home Safety: Install smoke detectors on every level, check batteries monthly, and create a family escape plan.

Local tip: Watch for barbecue related fires during Silsbee summers!

Child Safety: Teach kids “stop, drop, and roll,” and prevent matches
play. Resources: Short animations and downloadable brochures.

Emergency Preparedness: Build a kit with water, meds, and smoke
masks. Tip: In Texas hurricane season, prepare for secondary fires.

Custom Presentations and Resources

Group presentations for schools, churches, or businesses topics like “Protecting Seniors in Fires” or “Farm Safety.”

Contact us: (Site phone number).

Downloadable Resources:

PDF Brochure: “10 Fire Safety Tips for Texas Families”

Checklist: “Home Escape Plan” (Printable).

Short Videos: CPR demo (Local YouTube link).

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