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Snoqualmie Fire Dept. and Snoqualmie Valley Health Offer OpioidFentanyl Education Overdose Class

Snoqualmie, WALocal News

The Snoqualmie Fire Department and Snoqualmie Valley Health will conduct a free fentanyl overdose education class on September 18, 2025, at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. The course will teach attendees how to recognize and respond to fentanyl overdoses, particularly targeting those aged 14-45. Middle and high school students, college students, and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend. The training will address the opioid crisis, who is at risk, and provide examples of commonly laced pharmaceuticals. Participants will also learn about Good Samaritan Laws that protect individuals who assist during an overdose.

Registration is limited to 40 participants, emphasizing the need for timely sign-ups. The dramatic rise in fentanyl use and overdose deaths in Snoqualmie Valley highlights the urgency of this educational initiative. For questions, participants can reach out to the fire department via email or phone.

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