HeartSafe EMS Inc.

01/26/2026

https://globalnews.ca/news/11609839/school-staff-save-edmonton-students-life-during-recess-real-life-heroes/

A nine-year-old Edmonton girl is alive today because staff at her southside school acted immediately when her heart failed and the Grade 4 student collapsed outside during recess.

01/25/2026

Cardiac Arrest Survivor Summit 2025 - Biggest Life Lesson

For nearly five years after my cardiac arrest, I never spoke openly to another survivor or co-survivor. I kept moving forward, working, building, advocating—but alone in the parts that mattered most.

When I tried to return to teaching CPR, it took almost a year just to step into a classroom. When I finally did, my body reacted before my mind could keep up. Sweating. Intense discomfort. A sense that something was deeply wrong. Still, I kept trying—every few months—because the work mattered and because quitting felt like failure.

Until one day in Ottawa, while speaking about sudden cardiac arrest and CPR, my body gave out completely. I collapsed. I was rushed to hospital. My wife had to fly overnight to be with me. From that moment on, travelling alone was no longer an option.

That was the line.

Not because I lacked courage.
Not because I lacked commitment.
But because trauma does not negotiate—and ignoring it has consequences.

So I stopped.

I stopped forcing myself into roles that caused harm. I stopped confusing endurance with purpose. I stopped apologizing for limits my body and nervous system had clearly defined.

And then, something unexpected happened.

In December 2025, at the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Summit in Arizona, I met other survivors and co-survivors for the first time. Regular people. Honest people. People still struggling, still adapting, still finding their way forward. In that space—without expectation, performance, or pressure—I felt something return.

Perspective.
Belonging.
Confidence.

Not the confidence of being “back to normal,” but the confidence of knowing who I am now.

I am a survivor who understands that survival changes you.
I am a person who serves life safety without sacrificing his own.
I am reinvented—not by pushing harder, but by being supported.

And that is enough.

01/23/2026

Introducing Stryker AEDs ⚡️
Built for fast response, high-traffic environments, and programs that scale across locations.

From the LIFEPAK CR2 to the rugged LIFEPAK 1000, Stryker devices are trusted worldwide for clear guidance, durability, and professional-grade performance.

At HeartSafe EMS, we don’t just supply AEDs — we help you equip, train, and stay Rescue Ready with the right setup and ongoing readiness support.

📍 Workplaces • Construction • Buildings • Community
📲 Training + HeartTrak® compliance support available

01/22/2026

Reliable. Simple. Ready when it matters. 💙

At HeartSafe EMS, we work with AEDs we trust — and Philips AEDs are a cornerstone of that trust.

Designed for real people in real emergencies, Philips AEDs are known for:
• Clear, step-by-step voice guidance
• Intuitive design for minimally trained responders
• Proven reliability in workplaces, buildings, and public spaces

When seconds count, simplicity saves lives.
That’s why we recommend Philips AEDs as part of a Rescue Ready program — paired with proper placement, hands-on training, and ongoing readiness tracking through HeartTrak®.

Because having an AED is one thing.
Being ready to use it is everything.

Every Beat Accounted For.
Better. Hands Down.

01/05/2026

Introducing HeartTrak® by HeartSafe EMS.
A smarter way to stay ready—tracking AED readiness, inspections, and expiries so nothing gets missed.
Because when moments matter, preparation saves lives.

Every Beat Accounted For.

01/05/2026

HeartSafe EMS is proud to share what we’ve been building.

Our new HeartSafe EMS website is about to launch, and alongside it we’re introducing HeartTrak — our digital AED readiness and compliance system designed to help organizations stay prepared, organized, and accountable.

For more than 30 years, HeartSafe EMS has supported workplaces, schools, construction sites, and communities with AEDs, training, and hands-on expertise. Over that time, one issue has remained consistent: AEDs may be installed, but readiness is often fragmented — pads expire, batteries lapse, documentation gets lost, and responsibility becomes unclear.

HeartTrak was built to solve that.

With HeartTrak, organizations can:
• Track AED readiness in one central system
• Monitor pads and battery life
• Maintain clear inspection and compliance records
• Receive automated reminders before issues arise
• Generate documentation that proves readiness

This launch represents a major step forward for HeartSafe EMS — modernizing how readiness is managed while staying grounded in the same mission we’ve always had: helping people respond with confidence when seconds matter.

We’re excited to share more in the coming days as the site goes live and HeartTrak rolls out.

Thank you for being part of the HeartSafe EMS community.

Every Beat Accounted For.

12/12/2024

12/10/2024

Sudden Cardiac Arrest or sudden death is often the first sign of a heart attack!

10/10/2024

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming 60,000 lives each year. The good news? Bystander intervention can dramatically increase the chances of survival!

It’s crucial to know how to respond swiftly and effectively if you witness someone experiencing SCA. We invite you to visit the SCA information page on our website for essential tips and resources on how to act in these critical moments. Together, we can make a difference and save lives.

https://www.sads.ca/scaam/

10/03/2024

Ontario Making it Easier for People to Find Lifesaving AED Devices

AED Foundation of Ontario selected to build a province-wide registry of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for use in cardiac emergencies.

https://aedfoundationontario.ca/

10/02/2024

Did you check your AED today?