Many members of our community live with high blood pressure. Medication is commonly prescribed to treat this problem. People often work through adjustments to their medication until the levels are acceptable. Doctors at times will ask their patients to check their blood pressure regularly to determine how effective the medication is working. Stopping by your local fire station provides a consistent, calibrated means of getting blood pressure readings on a regular basis.

Stop by the fire station closest to your home any time. If the door is locked, ring the bell. Unless firefighters are out of the station at an emergency, they will welcome you into the station. Blood pressure screening forms are available so citizens can keep an accurate record for themselves or their doctor.

For additional information about free blood pressure screenings, contact us at 360-576-1195 or email us at publicinformation@ccfd6.org.