09/12/2026
Sometimes you’re the first person there when something goes wrong.
When someone is injured or suddenly becomes ill, knowing what to do in those first few minutes is important. Before emergency responders arrive, the person standing beside them may be the one in a position to recognize what is happening and provide care.
First aid and CPR training can give you the knowledge and confidence to respond. That could mean recognizing the signs of an emergency, helping someone who is choking, controlling serious bleeding, performing CPR or using an AED until emergency responders arrive.
World First Aid Day is an opportunity to think about how prepared you would be in that moment. Consider taking a first aid and CPR course, refreshing the training you already have or checking that your first aid kit is stocked and ready.
The person who needs your help could be a family member, friend, coworker, neighbour or someone you have never met.
📍 Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority