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STAYING SAFE

Preparedness "first"

  

“Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”

As you prepare for emergencies, think about weather threats. The National Weather Service’s fall safety presentation offers tips on staying safe from all kinds of hazards.

Here’s a list of links to help you plan for any emergency all year long:

 Make A Plan:  Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before,  during, and after a disaster. Update your plan based on  recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Build A Kit:  Gather enough supplies to last for several days after a disaster for everyone in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly.

Prepare for Disasters:  Limit the impacts disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards; act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.

Teach Youth About Preparedness:  Talk to your kids about how to prepare for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.

To learn more about the steps you can take to prepare all year long, visit https://www.ready.gov

GO RED for women

Heart Attacks can happen ANYWHERE-ANYTIME to ANYONE. 

Blended Online BLS CPR certification & Re-certs

Hands-on BLS Level C-CPR Class or Re-certification

BLS Level CPR (BLS) Blended Online CPR Course

 

BLS Level C-CPR Blended Online Learning and Classroom Component Options

Register for one of BLS Blended 120, 90, or 60. Mike will provide you with a redemption key to unlock the online component and will verify the location, date, time of the in-classroom component.  After successfully completing the BLS Blended – Online Component, you will automatically receive a receipt called the ‘BLS Blended Class Pass’. The Class Pass allows entry to the BLS Blended Online – In-classroom Component when presented to the course instructor.  The online part 1 must be completed first then the required part 2 hands-on part must be completed within 90 days to get your certification:

  • BLS Blended Online 120 (120 minutes):  Designed for first-time BLS learners and/or those who do not use their BLS skills on a  regular basis. BLS Blended 120 emphasizes the individual elements that make up core BLS skills and offers comprehensive practice before hands-on skills tests.
  • BLS Blended Online 90 (90 minutes): Designed for students who are confident in their understanding and practice of BLS  skills, but want to review and practice before hands-on skills tests.
  • BLS Blended Online 60 (60 Minutes): Designed for experienced, highly proficient BLS providers who regularly use BLS  skills in their practice. Where available, BLS Blended 60 offers hands-on testing with very minimal practice. Restrictions on course availability and approvals apply.

Current BLS Blended Online 90 (90 minutes) for 2021

Cost is still $95.00 per person, regular cost is $110.00 per person. Set up a group of 6 or more and yours will be FREE.

To find out more Mike@epf1st.com

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Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED

Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED in (1 day)

6.5–8 hrs* 

3-year certification includes CPR Level A, C or BLS, and AED

Re-certification: 4–6 hrs

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME

Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR Course

  

  • Duration: 6.5-8 hours
  • FREE Red Cross First Aid App at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.gdpc.can

A hands-on, interactive course teaching Simple First Aid & CPR techniques for individuals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for the workplace or home.  Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, choking airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. Participants will also learn how  (and be certified) to use an AED Automated External Defibrillator. 

This course includes First Aid & CPR following the Heart & Stroke Guidelines 2015, is recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and meets Ontario Health & Safety (OHS) regulations for Basic First  Aid.  

   

Who should attend?

  • Any trades-person, Any Driver (Transport, Taxi, School Bus, Etc), Security Guards, etc.
  • No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.
  • Any person who wants more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home.

Emergency First Aid Training Course Content:

  • Preparing to Respond
  • The EMS System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing & Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest
  • CPR
  • Wound Care
  • Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)

All this for only $75 per person

Book a course for 6 or more and yours is FREE..

FAQs

No previous training is necessary

Blended online First Aid/CPR courses

 

Blended (In-Class and Online):

  • The course has two components: an in-class and online portion.
  • You access the online portion of the course through MyRC.ca
  • You can complete the online portion on your time. If you leave your session, you will be taken to the spot where you left off when you return.
  • You have 4-6 weeks to complete the online portion before attending the in-class portion.
  • The online portion must be completed before you can attend the in-class portion.
  • You will be able to review the online course at any time, but once completed, you will not see the evaluation(s) again.

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Workplace Accident Prevention. 

Get First Aid/CPR Training before you need it.


Standard First Aid/CPR/Aed

Standard First Aid (2 days)

    

Standard First Aid – 16 Hours of Class Time

who need training due to work requirements


The course includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines from the  Canadian Heart & Stroke and meets federal and a variety of provincial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR. EPF instructors are Firefighters, Paramedics, or Combat Medics, Lifeguards, Professional teachers.

We have over 150 combined years of teaching First Aid. 

This course includes Heart & Stroke 2015  CPR Guidelines, is recognized by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) and meets Ontario Health & Safety (OHS) regulations for Basic First Aid.  

  

Who should attend?

  • Any employee can attend this course. (No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.)
  • Any person who wants more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home.

Standard First Aid Training Course Content:

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to respond
  • The EMS system
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway emergencies
  • CPR/AED
  • Breathing and Circulation emergencies
  • First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Wound care
  • Head and spine injuries
  • Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Written exam (min. passing grade: 75%)

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME

Book a course for 6 or more and your course is FREE.

SPECIAL $95 per person

Blended First Aid/CPR courses

 

Blended (In-Class and Online):

  • The course has two components: an in-class and online portion.
  • You access the online portion of the course through MyRC.ca
  • You can complete the online portion on your time. If you leave your session, you will be taken to the spot where you left off when you return.
  • You have 4-6 weeks to complete the online portion before attending the in-class portion.
  • The online portion must be completed before you can attend the in-class portion.
  • You will be able to review the online course at any time, but once completed, you will not see the evaluation(s) again.

Grilling Safety


There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular

ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can

burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries.

Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.


SAFETY TIPS

Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

Never leave your grill unattended. 

Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.


CHARCOAL GRILLS

There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using a newspaper as a fuel. If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.

There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.

When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.


PROPANE GRILLING

Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off both the gas tank and the grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill. If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 5 minutes before re-lighting it.

Safety, Safety, Safety


About Us

CPR ANYTIME-ANYWHERE

A Hands-On Educational Approach

Time requirement for Heart & Stroke BLS Level CPR courses

Certified and Experienced Instructors

Our experienced instructors are committed to teaching CPR and First Aid training. We understand the demands of everyday life and strive to make our classes convenient and easy to learn. We offer classes at our comfortable, convenient location in Peterborough, Ontario, or we will come to your place. Which ever works for you.

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME 

 

Our classroom or yours. ANYTIME-ANYWHERE

Certified and Experienced Instructors

Time requirement for Heart & Stroke BLS Level CPR courses

Certified and Experienced Instructors

Our instructors have years of real-life experience performing CPR and first aid. That's why we are able to offer better quality educational training. We are Heart&Stroke and Red Cross Training Partners.

 As Training Partners our courses are WSIB APPROVED training.

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Learn how to perform Infant CPR

Time requirement for Heart & Stroke BLS Level CPR courses

Time requirement for Heart & Stroke BLS Level CPR courses

Time requirement for Heart & Stroke BLS Level CPR courses

Instructor-led Only Courses:

  • BLS Level CPR Provider Course - Approximate course duration: 4-6 hours
  • BLS Level CPR Renewal Course – Approximate duration: 2-3 hours

ONLINE COURSES

Blended Learning Course (must take both components): 

  • BLS Level CPR (BLS) Blended – Online Component – Self-paced. Approximate duration: 2 hours.
  • BLS Level CPR (BLS) Blended – In-classroom Component – Approximate duration:  1- 2 hours.

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME

SPRING of 2022

Its almost time for another Advanced Wilderness First Aid Don't miss out. Book a spot today for the spring class.

Wilderness First Responder Course

This course is geared to anyone leading groups into the wilderness or people working in the wilderness and those who go out and enjoy being in the wilderness.

Postponed until SPRING 2022

Wilderness First Responder SPRING of 2022

Course Objectives:
The Wilderness First Responder course is designed to meet the needs of people that need to know and are interested in learning about wilderness emergencies and how to treat them properly.

After taking this course you will be familiar with some of the most common backcountry problems. You'll have hands-on practice in evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You'll get a feel for what situations require medical assistance and those which do not.

Dress for success NO SUITS OR TIES ALLOWED.

Course Dates: SPRING of 2022
The next course will be held at Larryland outside of Keene, Ontario. 

You will be expected to camp out at our site (FREE) as we will be running simulations, day and night. You should bring a pair of pants and a shirt you do not mind cutting up for practice. Treat this as a real 5-day camping trip and bring all your camping gear.

Time Commitment:
The length of instruction is approximately 40+ hours.  

Course Cost:
The cost is $675.00 per person. Includes; 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, Plus snacks, Wilderness First Responder manual, CAT, and all the first aid supplies needed during the training. E-transfer to sog22@hotmail.com.

 If you have any food allergies let us know when you sign up.

NOTE:  Course offering depends on a minimal number of participants (6 - 12 max) or it will be postponed until a later date.

The registration deadline is APRIL 2022.

 

Presented by Emergency Preparedness “FIRST” & Larry land Adventures  

mike@epf1st.com office 705-652-0785, cell 704-991-0785


This is our Barefoot Doctor course.


Review of Initial Assessments  

BLS CPR/AED/O2 administration

DOTS

SAMPLE

MOI

AVPU

Estimating B.P./H.R.

Focused History & Patient Exam “SOAP NOTES”

Head Trauma (TBI)

Spinal Injuries / Clearing

The Unconscious Patient

Types of Wounds, Care/cleaning

Impaled Objects

Unstable Injuries (OPEN & CLOSED Fractures)

Dislocations, Sprains, Strains

Improvised Traction Splinting

Acute Abdomen   

Lightning injuries

Hot & Cold Injuries

Frostbite-Hypothermia, Heat Exhaustion-Heat Stroke 

Basic Compass / Map and GPS use  

Clean up, Feedback, Go Home


At some point, you will be sent out on a scenario, and you will have to assess and deal with whatever you find. These scenarios may be videotaped for review. We will spend some of the time outdoors snow, rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. What you will need to bring is anything you would take on a trip into the wilderness for 5 or more days. We will be following the Wilderness Medical Society guidelines. There will be a written test of 80% or more to pass. Certification is for 3 years.

Cost $675.00 per person – includes camping facility, meals, and all First Aid Supplies needed for course.

After taking this course you will be familiar with some of the most common backcountry problems. You'll have hands-on practice in evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You'll get a feel for what situations require medical assistance and those which do not...

Call for further information 705-652-0785

FAQs

Do we offer equipment rentals?

YES, we have lots of camping gear we can rent if you do not have your own equipment. You need to be 16 or older to take this course.

Is it outdoors?

YES, 1/2 or more will be in a wilderness setting.

Is there camping?

YES, there is FREE Camping which is a required part of the course, so come prepared as if you were going on a 5-day camping trip.

Are meals included?

YES, there will be meals included. If you have any special food requirements please let us know when you sign up.

How long is the course?

40 + hours

How much does it cost?

COVID SPECIAL $475.00 per person

Food Allergy Awareness

 Food Allergy Awareness is meant to educate the public about life-threatening food allergies. 32 million North Americans have potentially life-threatening food allergies. Additionally, one in every 13 children lives with a food allergy, which breaks down to about 2-3 children in every classroom. 

Food allergies reactions can vary - unpredictably - from mild to severe. Meaning just because you or a loved one experienced a mild reaction in the past, doesn’t mean the next time won’t be severe. And vice versa. 

Nearly any food can trigger an allergic action. But there are nine types of food that cause the majority of allergic reactions. 

These include:  

Cow’s milk   

Egg   

Peanut   

Soy   

Wheat   

Tree Nut   

Shellfish   

Fish   

Sesame    

While these allergens account for about 90% of all reactions, there are many other less common food allergies. Food allergies can develop at any age, including well into adulthood. And even if you’ve safely eaten that food before. 

Fortunately, children may outgrow certain food allergies (e.g. milk, egg, soy, and wheat). But that isn’t always the case. So, the whole family should adapt and take steps to stay safe. 

Responding to an allergic reaction: 

An allergic reaction can quickly cause swelling of the airway and a sudden drop in blood pressure, which may be life-threatening.

If you recognize signs of an allergic reaction (e.g. hives or rash, difficulty breathing, swelling in the face, throat, or tongue, etc.), you should immediately: Call 911 and keep the person calm.   Help the person use their epinephrine auto-injector.   

Monitor the person’s response and breathing. 

Consider giving a second dose if signs persist and EMS will not arrive for 5+ minutes. 



Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

This EMR course meets the 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines! Based on the new National EMS Education Standards and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, our  Emergency First Responder textbook offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. The experienced author team and the AAOS medical editors have transformed the Education Standards into a training program that reflects best practices in prehospital medicine. Current, state-of-the-art medical content has been incorporated along with new cognitive and didactic material, and skills and features, to create a robust and innovative training solution for your course that will engage your mind. Interactive resources, including online testing and assessment materials, learning management systems, and e-Learning resources.  This course is the best way to prepare for EMS, Law Enforcement,  Firefighters, Rescue Squad personnel, athletic trainers, college students, and laypersons for the challenges they will face in the world today.


This course is far better than your Standard First Aid. It is the level many Fire departments require and is recognized by the Ontario Paramedic Association.

The course takes approximately 80+ hours to complete.

We require 6 to 15 people to run this level course.

The course cost $950.00 per person.


The course covers;


Module 1 – Preparatory

1 — Introduction to the EMS System

2 — Well-Being of the First Responder

3 — Legal and Ethical Issues

4 — The Human Body

5 — Lifting and Moving Patients

Module 2 - Airway

BLS CPR

6 — Airway A

7 — Airway B

Module 3 - Circulation

8 — Circulation

9 — Automated External Defibrillation

Module 4 – Patient Assessment

10 —Scene Size-Up

11 — Introduction to Patient Assessment and Vital Signs

12 — Patient Assessment

13 — Communication and Documentation

Module 5 – Illness and Injury

Medical Emergencies

14 — Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies

15 — Medical Emergencies

16 — Environmental Emergencies

17 — Psychological Emergencies and Crisis Intervention

Bleeding and Soft-Tissue Injuries

18 — Bleeding and Shock

19 — Soft-Tissue Injuries

20 — Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia

21 — Burn Emergencies

22 — Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies

Injuries to Muscles and Bones

23 — Injuries to the Head, Face, and Neck

24 — Injuries to the Spine

25 — Musculoskeletal Injuries

Module 6 – Childbirth and Children

26 — Childbirth

27 — Infants and Children

Module 7 – Geriatric Considerations

28 — Geriatric Patients

Module 8 – EMS Operations

29 — EMS Operations

30 — Hazardous Materials Incidents and Emergencies

31 — Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Command

32 — Water Emergencies

33 — Vehicle Stabilization and Patient Extrication

34 — Special Rescue Situations



Events

Cancelled until further notice

As needed

CPR/AED Class

Your place or our Classroom

Event Details

As needed

CPR/AED Class

BLS Level CPR CPR/AED course. 

This has replaced the Healthcare Provider course

Your place or our Classroom

As needed

Infant/Child CPR/AED Class

Your place or our classroom

Event Details

As needed

Infant/Child CPR/AED Class

This is for moms, dads, grandparents or anyone interested. 3-4 hours

Your place or our classroom

AS needed

Standard Childcare First Aid/CPR Training

All day

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME

Event Details

AS needed

Standard Childcare First Aid/CPR Training

New 2 DAY WSIB APPROVED training for Childcare centers.

All day

ANYWHERE-ANYTIME

As needed

Any level of Wilderness First Aid training

TBA

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As needed

Any level of Wilderness First Aid training

Wilderness courses are from one day to 5 days long. 

                        Depending on your needs.

TBA

11/28/2021

First Aid Supplies/Equipment

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11/28/2021

First Aid Supplies/Equipment

If you need any kind of First Aid equipment/supplies we highly recommend the following company.

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