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First Responder Course

44(+) hours

Jump to First Responder Re-certification Course

This is the Canadian Red Cross First Responder Course and is the same course we use to certify and license our firefighters. It is taught by firefighter instructors that teach and certify other firefighters, and average over ten years of professional firefighting experience with Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services.

The course is conducted at Chess St. Training Grounds which is the main training facility for VF&RS. As well as classrooms there are many props available which allows us to stage realistic scenarios.

First-responder is the minimum level of training required for firefighters in B.C. If you are considering a career as a firefighter, First-Responder certification and licensing is a pre-requisite for application to most fire departments. Many of our First Responder Course graduates are now Vancouver Firefighters!

Canadian Red Cross First Responder has been approved by the B.C. Emergency Medical Attendant Licensing Board (EMALB) for First-Responder level 3 licensing. This course includes Healthcare Provider (HCP) level CPR, AED, and spinal management. All successful candidates will be examined for 'EMA FR' licensing including AED and spinal endorsements as part of the course.

From one of our graduates:
'Course was above and beyond. I came in with my basic knowledge first aid, between the instructors and the classmates I worked along side, I gained a ton of knowledge and confidence as I moved forward. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take the first responder. You will not be disappointed, and the instructors are first class !'

Course Details:

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Topics covered:

The responder
The emergency scene
Preventing disease transmission
Human body systems
Assessments
Respiratory emergencies
Airway and ventilation
Circulatory emergencies
Bleeding
Shock
Soft tissue injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries
Head and spine injuries
Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Sudden illnesses
Poisoning
Heat and cold related injuries
Special populations
Childbirth
Crisis intervention
Reaching and moving people
Multiple casualty incidents
Communications and transportation

*Pre-requisite: Current CPR level C or higher.

Note: 100% attendance is required to pass.

You must be at least 16 years of age to take this course.

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Cost: $800.00 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates:

May 8th - May 25th:

Wednesday May 8 - 6pm-10pm

Saturday-Sunday May 11-12 - 8am-5pm

Saturday-Sunday May 18-19 - 8am-5pm

Saturday May 25 - 8am-5pm

*100% attendance is required for certification

Location: Chess Street Training Grounds

Jun 12th - Jun 29th:

Wednesday June 12 - 6pm-10pm

Saturday-Sunday June 15-16 - 8am-5pm

Saturday-Sunday June 22-23 - 8am-5pm

Saturday June 29 - 8am-5pm

*100% attendance is required for certification

Location: Chess Street Training Grounds

First Responder Re-certification Course

20(+) hours

This course is for people who have a valid Red Cross First Responder certificate to renew their certification and BC EMA licensing. Because this is a re-certification course you must have a valid un-expired Red Cross First Responder certificate.

Cost: $400 (+GST)

Upcoming Dates:

May 8th - May 25th:

Wednesday May 8 - 6pm-10pm

Saturday-Sunday May 18-19 - 8am-5pm

Saturday May 25 8am-5pm

*100% attendance is required for certification

Location: Chess Street Training Grounds

Jun 12th - Jun 29th:

Wednesday June 12 -6pm-10pm

Saturday-Sunday June 22-23 - 8am-5pm

Saturday June 29 - 8am-5pm

*100% attendance is required for certification

Location: Chess Street Training Grounds

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Although we are affiliated with the department, we cannot answer questions about recruiting. Please direct all recruiting inquiries to:

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