Overland Park Fire Department staff members teach lifesaving classes through classroom and hands-on instruction.
These classes are held monthly at the Fire Training Center and are open to the public.
The Overland Park Fire Department will hold lifesaving classes again in 2021, with classes alternating months to ensure all lifesaving training needs are met.
Masks are required in lifesaving classes unless otherwise noted within the training facility. Temperature checks will be required upon entering the facility.
Each person will be provided their own mannequin to ensure safety of each participant. Social distancing will be supported in classes where possible.
Participants may be removed from classes if they do not follow these safety and health precautions.
This non-certification class is free and open to the public. Students will learn steps to become a lifesaver, not just a bystander, in an emergency by using hands-only CPR and an available automatic external defibrillator.
Classes are offered by appointment at the Overland Park Fire Department Training Center or at your organization’s location.
To register, contact Tricia Roberts at 913-895-8403.
Learn to save adult, infant and child victims of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Students will learn
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED Training classes are held at the Fire Training Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is a minimum of four and maximum of nine students. Classes that do not meet the minimum size will be cancelled at least two days prior to class. Students must be at least 15 years old.
The cost is $35 and includes an American Heart Association textbook. Certification is for a two-year period.
For answers to questions about the class, contact Tasha Hilner at 913-895-8400.
Learn the required one- and two-person techniques for resuscitating adult, pediatric and infant victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest. The class is open to health professionals only, who will learn
Basic life support classes are generally held at the Fire Training Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month.
Class size is a minimum of four and maximum of nine students. Classes that do not meet the minimum size will be cancelled at least two days prior to class.
The class fee is $40 and includes an American Heart Association textbook.
For answers to questions about the class, contact Jay Hall at 913-895-8402.
This course uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Students complete a precourse self-assessment, and then a team dynamics lesson and 10 in-hospital patient cases, including a basic life support case and 2 megacode cases. There are a variety of additional videos and materials to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of the patient cases.
The Fire Department offers verification of skills for online American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support classes.
Visit the American Heart Association website to purchase online course materials. After completing the online course, print the completion certificate and call 913-895-8400 to schedule a skill session. Skill sessions are scheduled two afternoons per month. Certification eCards are good for two years and will be emailed to you after the class.
The fee for the skills verification is $50 paid in cash or personal check made out to the City of Overland Park.
This course is designed to teach students cognitive information needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.
The Fire Department offers verification of skills for online Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED classes.
Visit the American Heart Association website to purchase online course materials. After completing the online course, print the completion certificate and call 913-895-8400 to schedule a skill session. Skill sessions are scheduled two afternoons per month. Certification eCards are good for two years and will be emailed to you after the class.
The fee for the skills verification is $40 paid in cash or personal check made out to the City of Overland Park.