Edmonton Fire

15 archived articles on this topic.

• Planning to Apply to Edmonton or Calgary Fire? Why Advanced First Aid Recertification Matters

  July 14, 2025

  Preparing to apply to Calgary or Edmonton Fire? Delta Emergency Support Training in Calgary offers Advanced First Aid recertification taught by paramedics and firefighters. Flexible weekday and weekend courses available September to November.

• Meningitis: What Every First Responder Needs to Know

  March 13, 2025

  Learn about the different types of meningitis, their symptoms, and why it's essential for fire fighters and medical first responders to recognize and respond quickly. Delta Emergency offers advanced first aid training across Canada, with a focus on Alberta (Edmonton & Calgary).

• Ejections from Vehicles: What Every First Responder Should Know

  February 18, 2025

  Learn how to respond effectively to vehicle ejections with expert first responder training from Delta Emergency Support Training. We cover critical steps for stabilizing victims and treating life-threatening injuries from ejected vehicle accidents.

• Understanding Medical Terminology: A Guide to Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots for First Responders

  January 27, 2025

  Learn key medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots to improve your understanding of EMS terminology. Boost communication, decision-making, and patient care with essential medical terminology for first responders.

• Skin Anatomy Overview for First Responders: Layers and Functions

  January 23, 2025

  Learn the anatomy of the skin—epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis—and their critical functions in emergency situations. First responders will benefit from understanding how skin injuries occur and how to treat them effectively.

• High-Performance CPR: Alberta's New Life-Saving Standards

  June 26, 2024

  Discover how Alberta Health Services EMS is revolutionizing cardiac emergency care with high-performance CPR techniques. Learn about updated ILCOR guidelines, improved survival rates, and why Delta Emergency Support Training is your top choice for CPR certification.

• Mastering Entonox: Drug Monograph

  March 12, 2024

  Explore the diverse applications of Entonox ('laughing gas') in emergency response, from rapid analgesic relief to safety advantages. Understand indications, contraindications, and cautions using the acronyms DIVINE and SADMC for precise administration. Stay informed on regional guidelines and pract

• Why Medical Knowledge Is Essential for Aspiring Firefighters

  February 5, 2024

  Discover the essential shift in the role of firefighters towards medical emergency responses. As the demand for emergency medical services rises due to healthcare system challenges, this blog explores the imperative need for aspiring firefighters to embrace comprehensive medical training. Uncover th

• Becoming a Firefighter: Advanced First Aid with Delta

  June 15, 2023

  AFA training with Delta equips firefighters with the skills and knowledge they need to handle a variety of emergency situations effectively and provide the best possible care to patients. Learn about scene safety, basic life support, airway and breathing management, in-depth CPR, body survey, packag

• Alberta Wildfires: Evacuation Preparedness Guide

  May 18, 2023

  Learn how to stay prepared and safe during Alberta's current wildfire situation. Explore extreme weather conditions, fire-smart practices, staying informed with the Alberta Wildfire app, and essential items for your evacuation bag.

• Treating Chest Pain: Aspirin and Nitroglycerin

  May 15, 2023

  Discover the uses, risks, and benefits of aspirin and nitroglycerin in emergency situations. Learn how first responders can administer these medications safely and effectively to treat chest pain and suspected heart attacks. Aspirin and nitroglycerin are important medications that can help first res

• Managing Respiratory Distress: Essential Techniques for First Responders

  April 30, 2023

  First responders are crucial in managing breathing emergencies. In this blog, discover essential breathing management techniques such as administering oxygen. Learn tips and strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes in emergency situations.

• On the Frontline: Mastering Scene Assessment for AFA with Calgary & Edmonton Fire Departments

  April 15, 2023

  Discover how Advanced First Aid (AFA) responders collaborate with Calgary & Edmonton Fire Departments to master scene assessment. Learn about the crucial steps AFAs take to assess emergency scenes, coordinate with fire departments, and provide timely and effective patient care. Gain insights int

• Calgary and Edmonton Fire Applications Opening in 2022 and 2023!

  November 21, 2022

  So you meet the minimum requirements to apply for Calgary and Edmonton Fire. What certifications do you need before you’re given a job offer? Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid is one of the certification requirements, and at Delta Emergency, we fully certify you to Alberta Fire Department standa

• Delta Emergency Hybrid Red Cross Advanced First Aid

  October 28, 2021

  Canadian Red Cross Advanced First Aid. 21 days of at home learning and with 1 weekend of in-person skills. This program is made to fit those with a full-time job that want to train in Red Cross Advanced First Aid. Calgary Fire states an Advanced First Aid certificate from a Canadian Red Cross provid