First Aid Calgary
16 archived articles on this topic.
- Check, Call, Care: The First Aid Formula That Saves Lives
July 2, 2025
Learn the lifesaving Red Cross model of Check, Call, Care—how to assess a scene, respond to an unresponsive person, call 911 correctly, and provide first aid care confidently. A must-read for all Canadians.
- First Aid 101: Mastering the Check, Call, Care
April 21, 2025
Learn the lifesaving Check, Call, Care method in first aid. Discover how to assess emergencies, call for help, and provide immediate care. Get trained with Delta Emergency Support Training, a Red Cross Training Partner.
- Essential Skills for Everyone: The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR Textbook
March 13, 2025
The Canadian Red Cross: First Aid and CPR textbook is the essential guide for anyone who wants to gain that preparedness. Techniques for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants. Step-by-step guidance on dealing with choking, burns, fractures, bleeding, and more. Strategies for responding to
- 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.
- The underestimated danger of lighting strikes
March 20, 2024
Discover the hidden dangers of lightning strikes and learn essential safety measures to protect yourself and your loved ones during thunderstorms. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe with expert insights on lightning safety.
- 5 Life-Saving First Aid Techniques Everyone Should Know
March 14, 2024
Equip yourself with essential life-saving skills through Delta Emergency Support Training's First Aid Classes in Calgary, Alberta. From CPR to back blows, Stop the Bleed, and AED use, our comprehensive courses empower individuals to confidently respond to emergencies. Enroll today and make a positiv
- Eye Injury Response: A Guide for First Aiders
January 29, 2024
Explore our in-depth guide tailored for advanced first aiders, equipping them with the knowledge and techniques needed to effectively respond to various eye injuries. From foreign objects to chemical burns, learn the critical steps to preserve vision and handle emergencies with confidence.
- Empowering Lives Through Training: Delta Emergency as a Red Cross Training Partner
September 6, 2023
Discover the significance of a Red Cross Training Partner and how organizations like Delta Emergency collaborate with the Red Cross to provide certified training courses. Explore the benefits of Red Cross-certified training and how it empowers individuals and communities to respond effectively in em
- Surviving a Tornado: Key Tips to Increase Your Odds of Safety
July 29, 2023
Increase your chances of surviving a tornado with these essential tips. Learn how to stay informed, seek shelter, reinforce your safe space, and create an evacuation bag. Be prepared and prioritize your safety during tornado emergencies.
- Eye Injury Prevention and Management in the Workplace: A First Aider's Guide
June 17, 2023
Workplace eye injuries are common in industries involving manual labor or heavy machinery. As a first aider, it's important to know how to recognize and respond to these injuries. Learn how to prevent workplace eye injuries and provide appropriate care to those in need with our guide for first aider
- Tourniquets: A Crucial Tool for Managing Severe Bleeding
May 23, 2023
Learn how to use a tourniquet to manage severe bleeding in emergency situations. This guide for first aiders explains what a tourniquet is, when and why to use one, how to properly apply one, and why it's crucial not to remove it once it's on.
- Dealing with Deadly Bleeds: A Guide for Standard First Aiders
May 11, 2023
Learn about the different types of deadly bleeds and how standard first aiders can identify and manage them in emergency situations. From arterial bleeds to internal bleeds, discover the techniques and equipment needed to provide effective care and potentially save lives.
- Heat Emergencies: First Aid Tips for Heat-Related Illnesses
May 3, 2023
Hot weather can be dangerous, but you can stay protected by understanding the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and taking preventative measures.
- Surviving Summer: How to Respond to Insect Bites and Stings
April 29, 2023
Insect bites and stings are a common occurrence during summer in Canada, and knowing how to respond to them is important for first aid. This blog provides expert tips on how to properly respond to wasp, brown recluse, black widow, rattlesnake, and tick bites.