Public Education
Fire Extinguisher Training
NMSU Fire Department provides training for students, faculty, and staff on general fire safety and how to operate a fire extinguisher. There is no cost for fire extinguisher training. Please signup at https://trainingcentral.nmsu.edu.
Scheduled classes for 2013 are as follows:
Fire Extinguisher Class
Monthly - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month - 8:30 AM-10 AM
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
NMSU Fire Department provides various forms of CPR and First Aid training sanctioned by the American Heart Association. To register for classes please call the Fire Department at 575-646-2519, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Scheduled classes for 2013 are as follows:
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Monthly - Last Thursday of the month - Classes start at 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Heartsaver CPR and AED
Monthly - Last Friday of the month - Classes start at 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
| CPR Classes | Cost |
|---|---|
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | $35.00 |
| Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR & AED | $30.00 |
A description of classes can be viewed here. Each class is limited to 9 students. Forms of payment may be in check, cash or university index number. We do not have the means for credit card payment. Parking on campus requires permint unless specifically marked. Please park in lot 99; this lot is a free lot to all visitors and employees. NMSU Fire Department is east of the parking lot 99 toward A mountain. Click here for map.
Note: Ending class times will vary on class size, emergency responses, and remedial training needed. Due to unknown factors, classes may go over end time.
Those who attend class are encourage to wear comfortable attire, the majority of the instruction will occur on the floor next to a CPR mannequin.
EMS Continuing Education (CE) Credits
NMSU Fire Department maintains a NM EMS Bureau Approved EMS CE Program for the benefit of our personnel to maintain their knowledge, skills, and meet the requirements to maintain their respective EMS license. These classes are open to anyone needing to obtain NM EMS CE hours at no charge. Classes are scheduled on weekends, but we do not publish a class schedule. Classes are adjusted due to other shift activities and emergencies. Persons seeking to attend EMS CE lessons should contact the Fire Department at 575-646-2519.
Another opportunity to obtain CE's in the comfort of your own home is through the UNM Department of Emergency Medicine website. On this site you will enter your license number and county. The site will allow you to complete online CE's, especially those hard to obtain pediatrics. Below are two links; one is the UNM Department of Emergency Medicine. The second one is the NM EMS Bureau link which has directions outlining what you will need in your renewal packet.
UNM Department of Emergency Medicine Link
Other Opportunities for Public Education
NMSU Fire Department routinely host tours, open houses, and provides speakers for various civic and philanthropic organizations. We welcome any opportunity to provide people with fire and emergency information. To inquire about such opportunities, please contact our office at 575-646-2519.