Arlington Heights Fire Department Invites You to Sign Up for a CPR Class

January 10, 2023
News Item General CPRclassDo you know what to do if someone near you goes into cardiac arrest? In these situations, the difference between life & death could depend on someone in the immediate vicinity knowing how to perform CPR. If you're unsure of what to do in these situations, or would like to refresh your CPR knowledge, the Arlington Heights Fire Department invites you to sign up for an upcoming CPR course. 

About the Heartsaver CPR Course
The Fire Department's Heartsaver CPR course for the lay responder teaches recognition and emergency resuscitation techniques for adult heart attack and stroke; injury and cardiac arrest prevention; treatment of cardiac emergencies in adults and infants; and choking in adults and infants. The course does not cover cardiac emergencies in children or choking in children.

A course completion card from the American Heart Association will be issued to participants who have successfully completed the CPR course objectives and practical testing.

CPR classes are scheduled from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at the Arlington Heights Fire Department Administration Building located at 1150 N. Arlington Heights Road in the Training room on the 2nd floor.

The cost is $20 per Arlington Heights resident and $50 per person for non-residents. Fee includes textbook and CPR card. Due to scheduling of personnel and classroom, registration fees are non-refundable.  In the event a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund. 

All instructors are certified through the American Heart Association.  Class size is limited to 8 students with a minimum age of 16 years old in order to participate. 

2023 Class Schedule
  • Wednesday, Jan. 25 (full) 
  • Monday, March 20 (full) 
  • Monday, May 22
  • Monday, July 24
  • Tuesday, Sept. 19
  • Monday, Nov. 27 
Sign Up Information
To register, you can either print, complete, and return the Heartsaver CPR Course Brochure, or fill out an application online. Please note, payments are required to be received at least one week prior to your class date.

Payment Information
You can either pay in-person at Fire Station 2, 1150 N. Arlington Heights Road, upstairs in the Administration Office, or by mail. If you are mailing your payment, include your name, a phone number, and the date you would like to attend. Please note, the United States Postal Service advises against mailing cash.

Questions? Call the Fire Department Administration Office at 847-368-5450 or email [email protected]

Group or On-Site CPR Classes Available
To arrange a group CPR class at your site, please contact the Fire Department Administration Office at 847-368-5450.