CPR and First Aid Training
The Belvidere Fire Department offers a variety of American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid classes for lay rescuers through healthcare professionals teaching vital skills that can save lives in case of a cardiac emergency, enhancing community readiness to respond to emergencies. Certification is provided for individuals who complete the training.
Community CPR Training
We offer two types of CPR training for members of the community. Heartsaver CPR/AED training teaches layperson CPR & AED use. We will teach students how to perform CPR until emergency services arrive. The other option is Heartsaver CPR/AED training with additional First Aid Training. This option also teaches laypersons how to manage and respond to first aid, chocking, or cardiac arrest until emergency services arrive.
September 6, 2025: Heartsaver CPR/AED
9a – 1p, Belvidere Fire Department, 123 S State Street – The fee to register for this course is $35 per student.
CPR Training for Healthcare Providers
We offer Basic Life Saver (BLS) Provider training for Healthcare Providers.
We are working to schedule upcoming BLS Training.
CPR Training for Groups and Organizations
With the expertise and resources to support your CPR training needs, we’re here to help your organization stay prepared and confident. Click the button below to start a conversation about scheduling CPR training for your team.
Types of Classes Offered
Heartsaver courses are $35 per student.
BLS Provider training is $50 per student for initial training and $35 per student for recertification.
- Teaches layperson CPR & AED use. Child/infant is optional but highly recommended.
- Will teach students how to perform CPR until emergency services arrive.
- Will receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years if all requirements are met.
- Class length is 2-4 hours, depending on class size & content.
- Teaches laypersons how to manage and respond to first aid, choking, or cardiac arrest until emergency services arrive.
- Teaches adult CPR with child & infant CPR optional, but highly recommended.
- Will receive a course completion card valid for 2 years if all requirements are met.
- Class length is 4-6 hours depending on class size & content
- Teaches students, faculty, and staff how to respond to a cardiac arrest, choking, or first aid emergency until EMS arrives.
- Teaches adult CPR & AED use.
- Child CPR AED, infant CPR, and first aid modules are optional but highly recommended.
- Will receive a course completion card valid for 2 years if all requirements are met.
- Class length is 4-6 hours depending on class size & content.
- Teaches both single and multi rescuer teams BLS support skills for application in both in- and out- patient hospital settings.
- Teaches adult, child, and infant CPR/AED.
- Will receive a completion card valid for 2 years if all requirements are met.
- Class length is 3-4 hours depending on class size.
Heartsaver vs. BLS Courses – What’s the difference?
Heartsaver courses are designed for individuals without prior medical experience or training. For most applications, Heartsaver courses are the appropriate choice for the general public.
BLS courses are designed for healthcare professionals and related fields. These courses use medical terminology and assume that the students has basic medical knowledge. If this course is for employment purposes, be sure to check with your employer to determine which course is preferred.
| Which Class is Right for You | |
| I need CPR… | Recommended Course |
| Because I work in healthcare | Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals |
| For a friend/family member’s emergency | Heartsaver® First Aid with CPR & AED |
| For my kids | Heartsaver® First Aid with CPR & AED |
| And First Aid | Heartsaver® First Aid with CPR & AED |
| Still not sure? | Contact Lauren Schultz, Paramedic and CPR Program Coordinator. |
