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June 24, 2024

Surviving the Heat: Understanding the Risks to Your Heart

As the summer sun beats down relentlessly, it’s crucial to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat, especially...
April 25, 2023

Regular Maintenance is Key for a Working Portable Defibrillator

Having a portable defibrillator on site is the first step to saving a life but it doesn’t end there. Did...
April 1, 2023

Cottage Season: Know Before You Go

Cottage Season: Know Before You Go Spring has arrived and cottage season is officially in full swing. If you are...
September 3, 2018

Defibrillators Save Lives in Schools

Defibrillators Save Lives in Schools Having an AED onsite at school can mean the difference between life and death. Being...
February 15, 2018

Family First Aid & Heart Safety in the Home

Family First Aid & Heart Safety in the Home Because it is officially #HeartMonth 2018 the First Aid Canada team...
February 1, 2018

It’s Officially #HeartMonth 2018!

It’s Officially #HeartMonth 2018! What is Heart Month? Heart month happens every February! Heart Month is meant to spread awareness...
November 7, 2016

Why Everyone Should Know How to Operate a Defibrillator

Why Everyone Should Know How to Operate a Defibrillator Unfortunately, Sudden Cardiac Arrest continues to be a leading killer worldwide....
October 24, 2016

Does Your Child’s School Have a Defibrillator?

Does Your Child’s School Have a Defibrillator Onsite? In our previous blog How to be Prepared for Back-to-School Sports we...
September 26, 2016

4 Ways to Fundraise for an Automated External Defibrillator

4 Ways to Fundraise for an Automated External Defibrillator  With Automated External Defibrillators being a high priced item, yet essential...
April 18, 2016

Which AED is Right for Me?

Which AED is right for me? Shopping for a defibrillator can seem quite intimidating due to all of the different...
October 21, 2015

NEW 2015 CPR/AED Guidelines

NEW 2015 CPR/AED Guidelines The ILCOR 2015 CPR/AED Guidelines for Adult Basic Life Support and CPR Quality: Lay Rescuer CPR...
March 30, 2015

Understanding The Difference: Heart Attacks vs. Cardiac Arrest

Giving Back: In October 2014 the First Aid Canada Team gave back in the form of first aid supplies to...