The Pine Tree Chapter of the Red Cross has scheduled nearly 40 affordable health and safety training courses in four Maine communities between the beginning of January and the end of March, including first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of automated external difibrillators, baby-sitting safety and pet first aid.

“These courses are designed to save lives,” said Pine Tree Chapter Health and Safety Program director Lynn Duswald. “They can be taken in Rockland, Ellsworth, Bangor or Presque Isle. They are available on weekday evenings and on weekends. And they are very inexpensive.”

Serving eastern and northern Maine since 1919, the local Pine Tree Chapter renders aid at disasters such as house fires, floods and storms, offers Armed Forces Emergency communication and referral services, and delivers disaster preparation programs as well as health and safety training.

For more information on skills classes, locations, fees and registration, call the local Red Cross office nearest you at 594-4576 in Rockland, 667-4737 in Ellsworth, 941-2903 in Bangor and 762-5671 in Presque Isle.

Rockland classes

Jan. 8 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Jan. 19 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Jan. 22 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 19 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

March 4 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

March 11 – First Aid, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

March 15 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ellsworth classes

Jan. 9 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Jan. 26 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 6 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 5 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

March 8 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bangor classes

Jan. 7 – Before Providing Care, 6-7 p.m.

Jan. 7 – Adult CPR, 7-9 p.m.

Jan. 9 – Infant-Child CPR, 6-9 p.m.

Jan. 10 – First Aid, 6-9 p.m.

Jan. 19 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Jan. 26 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 4 – Before Providing Care, 6-7 p.m.

Feb. 4 – Adult CPR, 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 6 – Infant-Child CPR, 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 7 – First Aid, 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 16 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 3 – Before Providing Care, 6-7 p.m.

March 3 – Adult CPR, 7-9 p.m.

March 5 – Infant-Child CPR, 6-9 p.m.

March 6 – First Aid, 6-9 p.m.

March 15 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 22 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Presque Isle Classes

Jan. 19 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Feb. 13 – Babysitting Skills and CPR, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Feb. 16 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 13 – Instructor Training, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 15 – Instructor Training, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 15 – Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 22 – Pet First Aid and Safety, 9 a.m.-noon