Community Resources
Car Seat Checks
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Car Seat Checks are provided by appointment only at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital through the Safe Rider program. To schedule an appointment, please call the Hotline at 907-458-(SAFE) 7233 or text Angela Adams at 907-978-6928.
Chena/Goldstream Fire Department
Car seat checks and installation assistance by appointment only, subject to personnel availability. Call 907-479-4672.
CPR/First Aid/Safety Classes
Interior Region EMS Council, Inc. offers classes in CPR, First Aid and AED use.
American Red Cross offers a wide array of classes, such as:
- CPR and First Aid
- Water Safety
- Babysitting and Caregiver Training
For more in depth training or those interested in pursuing a degree, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College offers a Paramedicine Program and an Advanced EMT program.
Smoke Alarm Installation
American Red Cross offers free smoke alarm installation.
Call or text 907-419-4718 to schedule an appointment
Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/Alaska
Swimming and Water Safety
Kids Don't Float (KDF) is a statewide injury prevention program that was developed to address Alaska's high child and youth drowning rate. In a collaborative effort between several state and federal agencies, organizations and local grass-roots sponsors, Kids Don't Float now includes a life jacket loaner board component and an educational component.
The Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers Online Course through the American Red Cross focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks, especially for young children. This online course teaches parents and caregivers about the concepts of the circle of drowning prevention, water competency and the chain of drowning survival. It also provides guidance for applying water safety to common environments and situations where children are most at risk for drowning.
