As Alberta heads into the May long weekend, Nitro — AHASTI’s Safety Ambassador — is helping families stay safe around lakes, rivers, and pools this summer. Discover important water safety tips and explore a free online Water Smart Advocate course designed to help prevent drowning and improve water safety awareness for all ages.

Thinking about how to become a firefighter in Calgary ? Each year, the process is highly competitive, and the strongest applicants prepare in advance—not after they apply. Firefighter carrying a patient on a spine board. How to Become a Firefighter in Calgary: Minimum Requirements To apply, you must meet basic eligibility criteria, including: Minimum 18 years of age Eligible to work in Canada High school diploma or equivalent Valid Class 5 driver’s license (non-GDL) Acceptabl

Why everyday life is where first aid matters most Most people take first aid training because of work. It's required. Scheduled. Renewed every few years. And because of that, it's easy to assume that's where it will be used — on a job site, in a workplace, during a shift. But that's not where most emergencies happen. Where First Aid Is Actually Used When people picture first aid situations, they often imagine something dramatic. In reality, most emergencies are quiet, famili

Most people learn first aid for work-but the moment they use it is far more likely to be at home, with the people they love.