Mark R. Halladay Emergency Services

01/18/2026

Let me introduce you to “Rodney” my pointer. As the use of data projectors in the classroom is being replaced with large screen tv’s, laser pointers are not useful anymore. Instead, let’s bring back the ol pointer. Rodney actually extends to 12 feet which usually creates some conversation. 😁 Rodney’s original use is actually a hand held flag pole used for marching in parades. However in my world Rodney will remain one of my best classroom assets. 👏

01/11/2026

For the first time since 2018 the Red Cross has updated their CPR and First Aid Standards. This means new leasson plans, new powerpoints and and new material. Nothing like moving my cheese! I had my lessons and timing down pat to the tee. Now I am starting over again. This weekend I had the pleasure of testing my new material in a safe environment with South Frontenac Fire & Rescue. As always it was fun for me and hopefully for the firefighters that attended. Three more weekends to go with this group. Hopefully by the end I will have everything fine tuned. 😊 I have attached a photo of the duo that held the group together this weekend. 😉

12/30/2025

When my wife (Jocelyne) and I first began this business in 1993 we had 10 instructors working for us. During those years we were teaching over 2,000 students per year. We found it a tremendous amount of work keeping up with this many instructors and courses while raising a family and working full time jobs. To address the workload, many years ago we cut back on the business and I was left as the only instructor. Last year in 2025 I have finally taught over 1,000 participants myself. It definitely helps that I retired from my full time job in EMS and can now focus a lot of my time on teaching. Anyone who has taken a class from me will know that I love teaching and I love interacting with all of you. Thank you to everyone that has attended one of my courses and for making them so interesting and fun for me. Your positive energy fuels my enthusiasm to provide the best classes possible. My wish is that all of you have a fun and safe New Year's celebration and a fantastic 2026! Looking forward to seeing many of you next year!

(The statistics below outline how many participants attended classes in 2025. Remember that some participants attended multiple different courses so the total number of participants will not equal total number of class participants.)

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.