Action First Aid

03/18/2026

🚑 2026 NCCER recap:

- Connected with student-led EMS teams and supported the next generation of responders

- Heard from our amazing guest speaker, a student sharing her powerful story of honouring her dad by bringing a .ca to campus to help protect more hearts in her community

- Hosted workshops on advancing campus cardiac safety and career pathways in the CPR/AED industry

- Watched the SaveStation giveaway submissions roll in, with incredible videos showing why campuses need accessible, outdoor AEDs

As a platinum sponsor, we couldn’t be more proud of the passion, skill, and professionalism these students bring, and the impact they’re making in their communities.❤️⛑️

Check out for more information on our SaveStation AED Campus Challenge!

03/16/2026

Would you know how to recognize a cardiac arrest?

During a sudden cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating effectively, preventing oxygen from reaching the brain and other vital organs.

Within minutes, the chance of survival rapidly decreases.

If you suspect a cardiac arrest, call 911 immediately.

Then:
- Begin CPR
- Ask someone to bring an AED (or retrieve it yourself first)

⚡AEDs can increase the chance of survival by up to 80% if used within the first 4 minutes.

Cardiac arrest often looks like:
- Sudden collapse
- No breathing, ineffective breathing, or agonal gasping
- The person is unresponsive
- Eyes may be open
- Possible loss of bladder control

⚠️ Cardiac arrest is NOT the same as a heart attack.
They are different emergencies and require different first aid.

Anyone, of any age, can suffer a cardiac arrest.

Your fast action can keep someone alive until help arrives.

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👉Check out our recent post on heart attacks to learn what it is and what to do

03/12/2026

Friday, March 20th the Barrie Fire Department and Barrie Police will go head to head for the second annual 911 Crosstown Classic hockey game!🔥🏒🚔

Game tickets and 50/50 tickets are on sale NOW, and all proceeds go toward .seasonscentre 💜

We’re proud to be a platinum sponsor, and will be donating an AED as part of the 50/50 prize.⛑️

Even better? You do not need to be present at the game to win this - you can buy tickets today, and have a chance to be the lucky winner next Friday!🏆

You don’t want to miss this - head to the link in our bio and get your tickets before they sell out!❤️

03/12/2026

In many cottage communities, emergency response can take much longer. That’s why preparation matters even more.

This weekend, the Action First Aid team attended the FOCA - Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations Spring Seminar, where cottage owners gathered to prepare for the 2026 season.

Our team focused on protecting families, friends and neighbours when emergencies happen, and being prepared for the moments when every second matters through a strengthened community.

We’ve already seen the impact of community safety initiatives in cottage country.

One Muskoka cottage community came together to install outdoor SaveStation® AEDs and train neighbours to respond to cardiac arrest.

When communities prepare together, they become safer, stronger, and ready to save lives.

👉Watch their inspiring story here:

Cottage communities are often at higher risk when it comes to surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) due to longer response times. Many residents are also not...

03/11/2026

One fact that often surprises people: a heart attack is NOT the same as cardiac arrest.

They are completely different medical emergencies and require different first aid.

During a heart attack, the person is usually conscious and breathing and may experience symptoms such as:

- Heartburn
- Chest pain or pressure
- Nausea
- Sweating or clammy skin
- Back pain
- Arm pain
- Jaw pain
- Neck pain

If you suspect a heart attack, call 911 immediately.

👉First aid for a heart attack:

- Help the person rest in a semi-sit position
- Loosen tight clothing
- Give two to four low-dose Aspirin (ASA) or one 325 mg tablet, chewed (only if it is safe to do so)

In some cases, a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest.

👀Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explain what cardiac arrest is and the first aid for it.

03/10/2026

Is your child ready to start babysitting?

Our babysitting course teaches youth the skills they need to stay safe, respond to emergencies, and care for younger children confidently - both while babysitting and for life!

Participants learn:

- Emergency preparedness
- The safe way to find a job
- Interview skills (and resume building)
- Basic first aid and CPR training
- Understanding different needs of children and toddlers
- Leadership skills
- And so much more!

📍Location: 92 Commerce Park Dr #5, Barrie, ON

🗓️Upcoming dates:

Monday, March 16
Friday, March 20

‼️Spots fill quickly - register today at the link in our bio!

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Barrie babysitting course | Barrie, Ontario

03/04/2026

Would you know how to help a choking pregnant woman?

In a choking emergency, oxygen is cut off to both mother and baby. Acting quickly is critical.

First: call 911 immediately.

If she cannot cough, speak, or breathe:

⚠️ Do NOT perform traditional abdominal thrusts.

Instead, provide:

- 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades
- Followed by 5 chest thrusts (placing your hands in the center of the chest, just above the breasts, the same hand position as CPR compressions, but performed standing).

Continue alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is dislodged or the patient becomes unresponsive.

Chest thrusts are safer than abdominal thrusts during pregnancy and still create the pressure needed to clear the airway.

Your fast action can restore oxygen and save two lives.

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03/02/2026

The good news is, you don’t need great coordination to be a great first aid instructor😅🕺

What you do need:
✅ Passion for health and safety
✅ Positive energy
✅ Enjoy speaking in front of groups of people
✅ Interest in travelling
✅ Commitment to learning & growth

Apply today by heading to our linkinbio 👉 Join Our Team!

Share this with someone you think would make a great Action First Aid instructor!⛑️🩹

02/19/2026

The Action First Aid and SaveStation teams are wearing purple today to honour Peyton Walker and every individual taken too soon by sudden cardiac arrest.💜

We share a mission with to raise awareness, strengthen education and prevention, and expand lifesaving access to AEDs in communities everywhere.

Together, we have, we can, and we will save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest.💜

02/17/2026

What do hockey pucks have to do with CPR? 🏒

More than you might think.

When you perform CPR, you are doing the heart’s job by manually pumping oxygenated blood to keep vital organs alive.

To be effective, compressions must be hard and fast, reaching a depth of about 2 inches (roughly the height of two hockey pucks stacked together).

We like to say, “not all saves happen on the ice.”

Because the more you learn and practice, the more prepared you’ll be to step in and save a life when it matters most.

On that note…Go 🇨🇦🥇🎉

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