Mark R. Halladay Emergency Services

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope all of you have a safe and fantastic day with family and friends. 🎄

12/22/2025

Making a seal with a resuscitation mask has its challenges!

How big/small is the face? Does the patient have a beard or false teeth? How long is the patient’s neck? Is there vomitus in the airway? Does the patient have a possible spinal injury?

These are some of the reasons why training is important. If we can’t get oxygen into the patient then the rest really doesn’t matter too much!

12/16/2025

Keep that airway OPEN! That is what the recovery position does. Tongue falls forward off of the back of the throat and the vomit drains out onto the floor and not into the mouth and airway. Thanks to a couple of Leeds 1000 Islands Firefighters for modeling for me!

12/12/2025

Spending the weekend training new recruits at Leeds 1000 Island FD this weekend. Looking forward to helping the new firefighters learn how to help people needing medical assistance from broken bones to heart attacks. And their enthusiasm is infectious!

12/02/2025

The goal of focusing, collaborating and communicating during training is to be able to provide the patient with the best care possible. These firefighters were doing just that in training last night. Thanks for your commitment!

11/30/2025

Mass casualty incident or mass chaos?? 😁

11/28/2025

Ready for a weekend of training with the Loyalist Twp Firefighters! Looking forward to it!

07/05/2023

Hey students (or anyone else) need your BLS recertified? I have a BLS recertification class Monday July 10 coming up at 6:00 and there are spaces available. PM for details.

Mark R. Halladay Emergency Services offers group & individual emergency service classes offered by a passionate instructor with 32 years of practical experience.

06/09/2023

Hi Folks,

If anyone is in need of a BLS recert (or knows someone that is), I have room in my class on June 15th at 5:00. PM me for further info if you are interested.

www.markhalladay.com

Cheers!

Mark R. Halladay Emergency Services offers group & individual emergency service classes offered by a passionate instructor with 32 years of practical experience.

04/20/2023

Almost everything you need to know about the Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre(CACC).

Ambulance Communications The Kingston Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) receives and responds to approximately 116,000 requests for ambulances every year, sending paramedics to medical emergencies in Kingston and the surrounding communities throughout Southeastern Ontario. There are a.....

04/19/2023

Ever consider being a 911 Ambulance Communications officer? We are starting the hiring process for our next class starting in August. Please feel free to share. Thank you.

The Communications Officer provides services in a manner consistent with KHSC Mission, Vision and Values and that reflect the core values of Patient and Family Centred Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration). The Communications Officer receives 911, emergency,....

04/14/2023

I am teaching a BLS recert tomorrow morning and have spots open if you know anyone who may need training. PM for details if interested please. Merci!