National Safe Kids Week is April 25 through May 3. This year, the focus is on prevention of sports-related head injuries.

We commend the efforts of the North Kitsap School District’s athletic directors and coaches to increase awareness about concussion and, together with Safe Kids Kitsap, are working on connecting with coaches from sports leagues.

All concussions are serious, even though many occur without a loss of consciousness. Recognition and proper response to concussions can prevent further injury. Learn the signs and symptoms of concussion. A wealth of important information on the topic is available at www.safekids.org or www.cdc.gov/concussion.

Most importantly: When in doubt, sit them out. Lastly, if you can help us reach coaches and sports leagues with the word about preventing sports-related head injuries, contact us at (360) 297-3619 or via e-mail at laboda@nkfr.org.

CPR and First Aid

CPR and First Aid training will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Paul Nichol Headquarters Fire Station at 26642 Miller Bay Road.

Tuition is $40 per person, and must be paid in advance. Call us for more information.

Safety checks

Spring into summer safely by making sure you’ve got properly fitted protective equipment, and join us for these upcoming events:.

Free child car seat checks will be held Saturday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Doctor’s Clinic in Poulsbo and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at our Paul T. Nichol Headquarters Fire Station near Kingston

We’ll also be doing bicycle helmet and life jacket fitting at the from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Kingston Farmers Market.

Helmets and life jackets are always available through our headquarters fire station by appointment. Donations of $7 per helmet and $14 per life jacket are suggested, though not required.

Keep in touch

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