LIT First Aid & Lifeguard Training

11/18/2025

"It's been two weeks since falling concrete forced the closure of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. The debris fell into the pool but no one was injured. But as Troy Charles reports, regular users and other pool patrons are feeling the effects of the shutdown."

It's been two weeks since falling concrete forced the closure of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. The debris fell into the pool but no one was injured. But as Troy Charles reports, regular users and other pool patrons are feeling the effects of the shutdown.

11/13/2025

What is your favourite CPR song of 2025?

11/10/2025

continues! The International Committee of the Red Cross has produced this video showcasing some of the myths of CPR. Save a life !

11/07/2025

City of Richmond - Local Government is hiring an Aquatics Supervisor who is responsible for the day-to-day operations and programs of aquatic facilities, including the seasonal operations of two outdoor pools. The work involves the supervision of staff involved in instructional and lifeguarding tasks; planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of aquatic programs, services and special events; and development and delivery of staff safety seminars.

https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=TRQS8M&cws=37&rid=2504

11/05/2025

Winter 2026 courses are now available for registration. Richmond courses will be available on November 25, 2025.

11/04/2025

The city of North Vancouver has announced a project that will invite swimmers to take a dip in the frigid waters of Burrard Inlet.

Harbour Deck is an open sea swimming facility that will be built on Burrard Inlet at the foot of Waterfront Park, just blocks from the hub of Lower Lonsdale where the SeaBus docks. It will be the first of its kind in B.C.

https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/north-vancouver-announces-bcs-first-open-seawater-swimming-facility-in-burrard-inlet/&btnI

11/02/2025

November is CPR Month, and we’re encouraging everyone to get trained in life-saving CPR. Every second counts when someone is in cardiac arrest. Sign up for a Canadian Red Cross CPR course today and gain the skills to respond confidently in an emergency!

To start off the month, here are some interesting facts and figures about CPR!

10/21/2025

Lifesaving Society BC/Yukon Notice: Temporary Certification Card Extension

Due to extenuating circumstances, the Lifesaving Society, BC & Yukon Branch is extending the validity period for temporary certification cards.

All temporary certification cards issued for courses completed between June 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 are considered valid until December 31, 2025.

Temporary cards issued after November 1, 2025 will continue to have a 60-day expiry date.

We sincerely apologize for the delay in processing certification cards and any inconvenience this may have caused. We remain committed to providing timely and high-quality service.

(Posted directly from Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Communication)

10/16/2025

Today is World Restart a Heart Day! By starting CPR and using a defibrillator before emergency services arrive, we can save up to 200 000 more lives every year. Make sure you know what to do – learn CPR!

09/30/2025

Today we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. If you have not had the opportunity to learn about the Residential School system, here is a video you can watch today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFgNI1lfe0A

09/16/2025

Free swimming lessons for children are available this weekend at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre! Call City of Abbotsford - The Hub Of The Fraser Valley 604-855-0500 to register!

09/13/2025

Today we join the global community in celebrating World First Aid Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving power of first aid.

This year’s theme, “First Aid and Climate Change,” highlights the growing need to adapt our emergency response skills to the realities of a changing climate. From heatwaves and wildfires to floods and storms, first aid can make the difference between life and death.

At LIT First Aid & Lifeguard Training, we are proud to support this initiative by offering inclusive and accessible first aid training for all ages and abilities.

✅ Learn how to respond to climate-related emergencies
✅ Build resilience in your home, workplace, and community
✅ Be part of a movement that saves lives