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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 rest. 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

10/22/2026

Two weeks after her 30th birthday, Katrysha collapsed at work from sudden cardiac arrest with zero warning signs. Her heart simply stopped beating.

She is here today for two reasons: her colleagues didn’t hesitate to start CPR, and she received lifesaving shocks from an AED within minutes.

Katrysha’s survival is a powerful reminder that quick action saves lives, and being prepared matters.❤️

While fortunate circumstances helped emergency responders reach Katrysha quickly, her coworkers knew what to do and took immediate action. Saving a life shouldn’t depend on luck. That’s why accessible AEDs and people prepared to respond are so important.

We’re incredibly grateful that Katrysha is here today, and even more grateful to have her as part of the Action First Aid team. Her willingness to share her experience and use her second chance to inspire others to take action is something we’re truly proud of.

Learn CPR, know where your nearest AED is, and be prepared to act. You could be the reason someone gets their second chance.❤️

🎥 Watch Katrysha’s full story on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BjUfyQYJvA0?si=5mHBdmgcN8QII4UM

Another Ontario community is taking an important step toward saving more lives from sudden cardiac arrest! ❤️An outdoor ...
10/20/2026

Another Ontario community is taking an important step toward saving more lives from sudden cardiac arrest! ❤️

An outdoor SaveStation has officially been unveiled at the Lanark Highlands Township building, providing the community with 24/7 public access to a lifesaving AED.

This placement is an important reminder that having an AED nearby isn’t enough if it can’t be accessed in an emergency. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and every second matters.

The new SaveStation is designed to protect the AED from the elements and keep it readily accessible year-round, giving bystanders the opportunity to act before emergency services arrive.

We’re proud to have collaborated with MP Scott Reid, the Lanark Highlands , Lanark County Paramedic Service, and the ACT Foundation to help make this possible.

Thank you to everyone involved for your commitment to building a more cardiac-safe community! 👏❤️

10/16/2026

When someone's heart stops, every second matters. And so does what you do next.

This World Restart a Heart Day, we're reminding you that YOU have the power to save a life.❤️

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. Having quick access to a ready-to-use AED and people nearby who know how to respond can make all the difference. Just like it did for Nina.

You could be the reason someone survives.

Remember:
📞 CALL 911: Get emergency help on the way.
❤️ PUSH: Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
⚡ SHOCK: Have someone get an AED and follow its voice prompts.

To learn how to perform effective CPR, watch our CPR in Action | A 3D Look Inside the Body video.

AEDs are designed for anyone to use. You don't have to be a medical professional to save a life.

Want to be part of the movement to save more lives? Follow us to discover simple, meaningful ways you can help improve AED access, spread awareness, and make your community more prepared to respond.

10/07/2026

Survival shouldn’t depend on luck. Being prepared can make a lifesaving difference.❤️

Knowing how to recognize cardiac arrest, perform CPR and quickly access an AED can give someone the best chance of survival. Before your next race, game or sporting event, take a second to locate the nearest AED.

Proud to support the Muskoka Marathon and its commitment to keeping runners, volunteers and spectators safe.

Source: JAMA, “Cardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running Races” (2025).

On what would have been his 59th birthday, an especially meaningful tribute was made to Dr. Rob Gros. ❤️Throughout his c...
10/07/2026

On what would have been his 59th birthday, an especially meaningful tribute was made to Dr. Rob Gros. ❤️

Throughout his career at Western University and the Robarts Research Institute, Dr. Gros advanced cardiovascular research and contributed to discoveries that continue to improve and save lives today.

Now, his legacy will continue to protect hearts through greater access to lifesaving AEDs across Western's campus.
Through the Dr. Robert Gros HeartSafe Fund, four new AED placements have been made, each helping ensure a lifesaving device is available when it is needed most:

📍 Western Alumni Stadium - Outdoor SaveStation
📍 Robarts Research Institute - Indoor AED
📍 Robarts Research Institute - Outdoor SaveStation
📍 Animal Care & Veterinary Services - Indoor AED

Each location includes a dedicated plaque, keeping Rob's memory and legacy present within the community he impacted so deeply.

Thank you to everyone who spearheaded and supported this meaningful initiative, and to Western University for continuing to expand AED access for the safety of its students, faculty, staff and broader community.❤️

Physical exertion, heightened adrenaline, and underlying or undetected heart conditions can all play a role in sudden ca...
10/06/2026

Physical exertion, heightened adrenaline, and underlying or undetected heart conditions can all play a role in sudden cardiac arrest, making emergency preparedness important at any sporting event.

This weekend, we were proud to support the Muskoka Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, where runner safety was a priority from start to finish.

✅ Mobile SaveStations with AEDs were positioned at water stations every 2.5 km along the course
✅ Additional AED coverage was available at the finish line
✅ The medical team patrolled the course equipped with an AED

With runners of different ages and abilities taking on everything from the 5K to the full marathon, having lifesaving equipment readily accessible and people nearby trained to respond was critical.

We're proud to support an organization that puts the safety of its runners, volunteers and spectators first. Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line this weekend!🏃❤️

10/01/2026

Would you hesitate to use an AED on a woman?

When someone is in sudden cardiac arrest, their chance of survival can decrease by up to 10% for every minute without defibrillation. After 10 minutes without intervention, survival becomes unlikely.

October 1 marks the beginning of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and we want to give you the knowledge and confidence to act when every second matters.❤️

In a cardiac emergency, seconds matter; gender doesn’t.

Call 911, use the AED, and follow the steps shown in this video.

Your actions could be someone’s chance at survival.

🤝 Save this video so you know what to do in an emergency.

How can we help give more people a better chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest?❤️This week, the Action First Aid te...
09/30/2026

How can we help give more people a better chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest?❤️

This week, the Action First Aid team joined paramedic leaders from across Ontario at the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Symposium to continue that conversation and share an innovative approach to one critical piece of the chain of survival: getting an AED to someone in cardiac arrest as quickly as possible.

SaveStation® outdoor AED cabinets make it possible to safely store AEDs outdoors, providing public access to lifesaving devices 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Heated, ventilated and monitored, they are designed to keep AEDs protected and ready for use year-round, even in harsh Canadian conditions.

Strategically placing AEDs outdoors where people live, work and play helps remove barriers to access in time-sensitive emergencies.
Thank you to the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs for bringing together leaders committed to advancing paramedic services and improving outcomes across Ontario.

If you're here, come say hi and explore bringing public AED access to your community. See you at booth 55!

09/29/2026

It’s 🫀❤️ In 3 minutes, you’ll learn how to perform effective chest compressions and why high-quality CPR matters.

You don’t need to be certified to help save a life. What you do need is the confidence to step in and take action.

If someone suddenly collapses, is unresponsive and isn’t breathing normally (including gasping or agonal breathing):

📞 CALL 911
👐 PUSH hard and fast in the centre of the chest
⚡ SHOCK with an AED as soon as one is available

We hope you never have to use these skills. But if you do, we hope you feel prepared to take action. ❤️

Being prepared makes all the difference in an emergency, especially in rural communities where help may be farther away....
09/24/2026

Being prepared makes all the difference in an emergency, especially in rural communities where help may be farther away.

The Action First Aid team is proud to be at the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026 this week, connecting with farmers, businesses, municipal leaders and communities about practical ways to be better prepared for an emergency.

At Action First Aid, we help make workplace and community safety simpler by bringing everything together in one place:

- AEDs and AED management
- Outdoor, 24/7 AED access with SaveStation
- First aid and safety supplies
- First aid & CPR training for individuals and groups

If you’re attending the IPM, stop by our booth to chat with our team, learn more about protecting your workplace or community, and check out some of the products we have available, including AEDs and Pill Fobs.

We’d love to see you there and chat about how we can help you be better prepared!

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