Advanced First Aid
Advanced First Aid
Responder-level first aid training for serious emergencies and professional pathways.
Who It’s For
Firefighter applicants
Industrial responders
EMR candidates
Prerequisites
None. Standard First Aid strongly recommended.
What You Learn
Patient assessment
Airway, breathing, circulation
Trauma and medical emergencies
Oxygen therapy and BLS integration
Completion
100% attendance and competency sign-off.
Certification
Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid + BLS CPR.
Length / Format
80 hours. Traditional or Hybrid.
Primary pathway into EMR Bridge and fire recruitment programs.
Delivery options
Traditional AFA
80 hours delivered over 10 days, fully in person.
Typically runs Monday to Friday for two consecutive weeks.
Hybrid AFA
80 hours delivered over 5 weeks.
60 hours of in-person training across three weekends
20 hours of live, instructor-led virtual training spread throughout the program
This structure meets fire service expectations while allowing flexibility without cutting standards.
