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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Course

Ongoing Courses 

Most classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Classes held on Fairfield University campus and Echo Hose Ambulance Headquarters Cost: $985/includes textbook

To register, visit www.echohose.com or call Assistant Chief Joe Laucella at 203-924-5500.

CSA & Public Safety Officer Training Programs

Fairfield University Department of Public Safety employs certified instructors in various areas that offer training to the campus community, general public and law enforcement affiliates. The following links provide detailed information on our upcoming classes and registration information.

Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training Video

Campus Public Safety Officer Training Academy

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)

The Department of Public Safety offers Rape Aggression Defense Training (R.A.D.), a nationally recognized self defense program for women. The R.A.D. system teaches easy, effective, and proven self defense tactics and is designed to provide women with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

Each course consists of four 4 hour classes in which participants are provided with manuals, equipment and supplies. This course is taught by Fairfield University Public Safety officers who are nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors.

Cost: No charge - donations welcome.

To register or for more information: Call Public Safety at (203) 254-4090 or email Ofc. Charles Goodwin at cgoodwin@fairfield.edu.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The Department of Public Safety offers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association. This certificate program enables the student to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) functions in a life threatening situation.

This eight hour course consists of both lecture and hands-on instruction and participants will be provided with manual and training equipment. This course is taught by Fairfield University Public Safety Officers who are certified as CPR Instructors.

Cost: Call for details.

To register or for more information: Call Public Safety at (203) 254-4090 or email Ofc. Pat Bridge at pbridgejr@fairfield.edu.

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