Red Cross Emergency First Aid
Red Cross Standard First Aid
Red Cross Workplace Emergency First Aid (OFA1)
Fire Extinguisher Training
Emergency preparedness
Home Safety
New baby / toddler safety
Car Seat Installation / Safety Check
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A COURSE – AND YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF FOUR PEOPLE – PLEASE CALL 250-478-1307
Courses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies. All include training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Courses offer training suitable for workplace or general interest. Includes the latest CPR guidelines.
Red cross: Emergency First Aid
Cost:$50
Duration: 8 hours
Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets OHS regulations for Basic First Aid. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.
> Preparing to respond
> The EMS system
> Check, Call, Care
> Airway emergencies
> Breathing and circulation emergencies
> First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
> Wound care
Red Cross: Standard First Aid
Cost:$80
Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Meets federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.
Course Content
> Preparing to respond
> The EMS system
> Check, Call, Care
> Airway emergencies
> 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
NEXT STANDARD FIRST AID COURSE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 23/24 (8:30AM-4PM) – PLEASE CALL THE FIRE HALL TO REGISTER 250-478-1307
Red Cross: Workplace Emergency First Aid (OFA 1)
7 hrs
Cost:$100
Basic Chainsaw Safety
Cost: free
Fire Extinguisher Training
Cost: free
Emergency Preparedness
Cost: free
New Baby / Toddler Safety
Cost: free
Car Seat Installation / Safety Check
Cost: free
Metchosin Fire Department has been conducting infant and child passenger safety seat inspections for the past ten years. Currently. By appointment, firefighters inspect infant and child passenger safety seats, including booster seats. Inspections include:
- To ensure correct installation in vehicles
- Correct use of safety seats according to child’s weight and height
- Check safety seats for any defects
- Advise parents of any recalls on child safety seats
Please note: Car safety seats should be installed prior to conducting the inspection.
To book an appointment, call 250-478-1307 between 8:15 am and 5:00 pm.,
Monday to Friday. Safety checks are by appointment only.
For information on infant and child passenger safety seats, visit the Transport Canada website which contains more details.
For information on how to purchase an infant or child safety seat, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia website contains more detail. Back To Top
For information on any of the above noted training – please call the fire hall at 250-478-1307