Durham First Aid Inc.

06/17/2026

Another satisfied learner in our course! Thank you Courtney for the wonderful review and for training with us at Durham First Aid Inc.

06/17/2026

Quality training makes all the difference. Our courses are led by certified instructors who focus on clarity, hands-on learning, and real-world application — ensuring every participant leaves prepared, not overwhelmed.

https://durhamfirstaid.com/our-courses/

06/16/2026

Today in the Wilderness First Aid Training they had a “bear attack”.

Learning first aid in a wilderness setting at Camp Samac, Scouts Canada gives realish scenarios in the great outdoors!

Come see for yourself and learn important first aid skills in a fun outdoor setting. https://durhamfirstaid.com/product/advanced-wilderness-remote-first-aid/

06/16/2026

We love feedback, here are three reviews from this past weekend's course facilitated by Darryl.

06/12/2026

Babysitting is more than watching kids — it’s knowing how to respond when something unexpected happens. Our Babysitting First Aid Course teaches young caregivers basic First Aid skills, emergency response, and responsible caregiving practices that parents trust.

https://durhamfirstaid.com/product/babysitter-course/

06/12/2026

Sharing this awesome post.

Durham First Aid Inc. had our holiday event at this amazing bistro!

As a business owner myself I feel all of what what was said in this post, because this is my life as well.

Owning your own business is like...

In the first hour of being awake today, I already dealt with texts from two employees, responded to a wine rep, answered a couple emails (and mentally filed away the rest), reviewed online banking, and transferred money around so we can do our Costco Business Centre shop later.

If this was a regular job, I'd probably be complaining about how ridiculous it is to expect someone to handle all of that before they've even had a proper morning.

The funny part is that nobody is standing over me demanding it. But at the same time, everyone kind of is.

Employees need answers. Suppliers need responses. Bills need to be paid. Customers send messages. Emails keep coming. The expectation now is that everyone is reachable all the time, and nobody really cares whether it's 9am, your day off, or you haven't had breakfast yet. Things don't stop moving just because you're not technically "at work" yet.

The pressure isn't coming from one person. It's coming from twenty different people, all needing something small, all at the same time, all assuming you'll be available. Each request on its own is reasonable. It's the constant accumulation of them that becomes exhausting.

What makes it harder is that the world doesn't really care how hard you're trying. Customers don't see the hours or the background tasks. Suppliers don't see the stress of their delivery drivers not listening to when they can deliver. Most people don't see the late nights staring at the ceiling questioning how you can keep going - the mental load! The fact that you're carrying the responsibility for an entire business around in your head all the time.

You can work harder than you ever thought possible and still find yourself worrying about finances, cash flow, payroll, rising costs, and whether you're making the right decisions.

The stress can feel unbelievably heavy.

And yes, I chose this. I chose to own a business. But I don't think I truly understood what that meant when I started. I didn't understand that it would follow me home every night, wake up with me every morning, and occupy a corner of my brain every minute in between.

I guess the reason I'm sharing this is because small businesses need support in ways people don't always realize. Of course spending money locally matters alot, but there are so many other things that help too. Sharing a post, leaving a review, commenting on social media, recommending a business to a friend, engaging with their content. Those things are free, take only a few seconds, and can make a bigger difference than most people know.

There are a lot of small business owners out there carrying a weight you never see. If there's a local business you love, find a small way to support them today. It matters more than you think.

Some days being your own boss feels a lot like being the world's most demanding employee and manager at the same time. But it's the support from our community that makes the hard days worth it.

Thanks for reading if you made it this far 🙏🙏🙏

06/11/2026

I was at St Marks Catholic School in Whitby. Look what I found! Thank you St Marks for spreading the word of first aid to your students as well as having an AED a life saving device in your school!

06/09/2026

We love feedback, here is what Anna a Clinical Extern from Lakeridge Health had to say about Darryl's BLS course this past week at Durham First Aid Inc.

06/08/2026

Safety training isn’t just about compliance — it’s about preparedness. Our workplace safety courses support employers in building confident teams who know how to respond effectively to injuries and medical emergencies on the job.

https://durhamfirstaid.com/work-place-first-aid-training/

06/05/2026

What a fabulous networking event hosted by the Clarington Board of Trade

What a great Member Mic Drop! 🎤

Today, 13 businesses joined us virtually to introduce themselves, share a little about what they do, and connect with fellow members. We also had some great discussions about what's coming up this summer, including events, projects, and business goals.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a virtual lunch hour filled with networking, collaboration, and conversation. We love seeing our members connect and support one another! ☀️