Firefighters at Wilson’s Landing now first medical responders as well
Calls for medical requests are expected to improve in the North Westside area. Continue reading
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Victoria community unveils ’emergency bench’ to help bring neighbours together
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Leonard Street Neighbour Hub includes safety equipment, phone chargers and a community bulletin board. Continue reading
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An in-depth look at how Toronto’s paramedics work to save victims of gun violence, trauma
Although Toronto’s police officers and firefighters often are called upon to provide first aid, initial treatment and comfort to victims of trauma, it’s the city’s paramedics who are responsible for providing critical medical assistance to patients before they get to hospital. Continue reading
Kelowna outreach to offer overdose antidote training
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It’s a form of first aid that has proved time and again to be life-saving. Continue reading
Alberta woman advocates more first aid training, AED access after mother’s death
On May 11, Shannon Willner and her sisters took their mother shopping in Leduc for her Mother’s Day present when their family outing turned into a nightmare. Continue reading
Organization holds free workshop on First Aid, CPR in wake of Toronto van attack
Watching news of the deadly van attack in Toronto that killed 10 people and left 16 others injured devastated Aryan Sekhavati and Ashkon Pourheidary. Continue reading
B.C. man survives heart attack during CPR class
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Earl Morris was attending a first-aid class with St. John Ambulance in Duncan when he blacked out. Continue reading
Edmonton company helps St. John Ambulance launch online First Aid training courses
In the past, people who wanted to get First Aid training had to complete courses in-person. Now, St. John Ambulance and Yardstick have made those classes available online. Continue reading
Prince Albert choking victim saved by quick actions of care home staff
A choking victim at a Prince Albert seniors care home is alive due to the quick actionss of staff. Continue reading
St. John Ambulance and Alberta developer to offer First Aid training online
Yardstick Testing and Training will help St. John Ambulance expand access to life-saving skills. They hope to have the e-learning platform done by January 2018. Continue reading