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Advanced First Aid (with BLS CPR)
Advanced First Aid (with BLS CPR)
Applying with Calgary Fire and Edmonton Fire? This is the course you’ve been looking for!
Looking to become an EMR? Train in AFA first, then take our 2-day AFA to EMR Bridge Program here.
Calgary location 1550 5 St SW #300, Calgary, AB T2R 1K3 | Leduc 4810 50th Ave Suite 100, Leduc, AB T9E 6X9
As of October 2025, there is no longer any Standard or Intermediate First Aid pre-requisite for Advanced First Aid registration.
This advanced first aid course is approved for pre-hospital medical first responders. Advanced First Aid is a professional level course for emergency responders including firefighters, law-enforcement officers, forestry and industrial workers, and oil and gas safety personnel.
Calgary Fire states an Advanced First Aid certificate (or equivalent) from a Canadian Red Cross provider (that’s us!) is required to be hired. You do not need an AFA certification prior to hiring, but having it before you apply will make your application more competitive. You will need an AFA certification in order to qualify for a Conditional Job Offer; Conditional Job Offers are generally presented ten weeks prior to the start date of a recruit training class.
