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Action First Aid Interactive First Aid, CPR & AED courses in Barrie and Bracebridge, Ontario | AED Sales & Support

Action First Aid trains and manages hundreds of First Aid and Defibrillator programs across Canada. Throughout Ontario, Action First Aid is one of the largest training agencies for defibrillators, largely due to our unique and fun program delivery, attention to detail and our excellent customer service. The quality of instructors and our very unique delivery style is what sets us apart from the re

st. Action First Aid’s number one priority has always been to seek out energetic, effective and engaging instructors who truly love what they do! Our team of trainers include paramedics, firefighters, nurses, teachers and health care professionals! Courses Include:
Standard First Aid / CPR & AED
Emergency First Aid / CPR & AED
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
CPR Level A, C & Health Care Provider
The Babysitting Program
Home Alone Program
Mental Health First Aid
Emergency First Aid for the Hockey Trainer
Fall Arrest
WHMIS Training

06/02/2026

For CPR & AED Awareness Week, we’re bringing back one of our viral videos.

Immediate action makes all the difference during cardiac arrest.

Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR than men, often because people hesitate to step in.

For a pregnant woman, that hesitation could put two lives at risk.

At Action First Aid, we’re on a mission to empower people to take action, remove hesitation, and remind everyday people that doing something is better than doing nothing.

Did you know this?
Let us know in the comments, and send this to someone who should know this information.

05/27/2026

What actually happens during a stroke? 🧠⚠️

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, cutting off oxygen and nutrients the brain needs to survive. This is a time-sensitive emergency.

There are 2 main types of stroke:
🩸 Ischemic Stroke (blood clot)
🩸 Hemorrhagic Stroke (bleeding in the brain)

The only way to know which type is happening is through brain imaging; which is why calling 911 immediately is so important.

Follow .ca for more lifesaving and educational content

📌 Come back for our next post on how to recognize the signs of a stroke using FAST:
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulties
Time to call 911

05/15/2026

What you do before medical help arrives matters.

Be prepared with the tools, knowledge and confidence to step in.

For first aid products and training, visit actionfirstaid.ca

05/12/2026

What’s the safest way to remove a tick?
Based on our last video… it’s probably not what you think.

A lot of people commented that you should twist a tick when removing it, but our friends at .bowtie shared that the recommended method has changed over time.

The safest method is to use a tick removal tool and pull straight upward with steady, even pressure.

Why?
Ticks are small, delicate arachnids, and twisting or squeezing them can increase the risk of breaking them apart during removal.

Huge thank you to .bowtie for helping us bust this common myth and keep both people and pets safer 🐶🩺

Did this surprise you? Let us know in the comments👇

05/06/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week is the perfect reminder to make sure your home and cottage are ready for the unexpected. 🏡🛶

Shop our high-quality products that help home and cottage owners respond to real-life emergencies, including:
🫀 Cardiac arrest
🩹 First aid situations
🫁 Choking emergencies
🩸 Severe bleeding
🔥 Fire safety
💊 Allergic reactions & overdoses

Whether you’re relaxing at the cottage, spending weekends by the water, or preparing your home for summer, having the right emergency supplies nearby can make all the difference.

Being prepared saves lives.

05/04/2026

We practice skills.
We train for endurance.
We prepare for the next game, the next play, the next win.

But what about the #1 cause of death in young athletes?

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning. In those moments, preparation is everything.

We created this challenge to close the gap and help keep more athletes safe.

Contact us today to learn more about the mission behind Project 100 and how you can get involved.

05/02/2026

Proud to support the amazing work of in our community❤️ Barrie Steps for Life

05/01/2026

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone - even healthy marathon runners.

Thank you to the and Dr.Lowell from for ensuring AEDs are accessible by strategically placing them throughout the race at each water station.

Immediate access to an AED is critical for survival during cardiac arrest. Check out our story for a refresher on how and when to use an AED.

Good luck to all participants!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

04/29/2026

This trending scene from The Pitt highlights a critical gap in cardiac care: hesitation to perform proper procedures on a woman’s chest can cost valuable time.

In the scene, an EKG isn’t done correctly due to reluctance to move breast tissue, resulting in an inaccurate reading that could impact diagnosis and the urgency of care.

Unfortunately, this isn’t just TV drama.

In real emergencies, interventions like defibrillation require precise pad placement on the chest to work effectively. Hesitation or discomfort can delay or reduce the chance of survival.

And the data reflects it: women are less likely to receive bystander CPR and defibrillation than men.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
We can’t afford hesitation in cardiac emergencies.

We must do better.

Our mission is to empower people to take action through access, awareness, and education. Follow along to learn how you can help.

04/28/2026

It’s time to protect our athletes. Join the Mission and help to ensure we have 100% of sports fields with access to AEDs within 100 seconds and 100% of coaches and athletes trained.

Inspired by Dr. Jonathan Drezner, Darla Varrenti and Adam Lang who started Project 100 in Washington State - we are excited to bring this very important mission into Canada and make this a National movement to prevent any athletes from dying from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Join the mission - contact us today to learn how you can get involved!

Stay tuned for The Coaches Challenge to find out how you can test how prepared you are today to deal with Sudden Cardiac Arrest. When seconds matter - we don’t have time to wait for help to arrive - we all must be prepared and ready to ACT.


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