What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Action First Aid

Home
Canada
Barrie, ON
Action First Aid

Interactive First Aid, CPR & AED courses in Barrie and Bracebridge, Ontario | AED Sales & Support

Action First Aid trains and manages hundreds of First Aid and Defibrillator programs across Canada. Throughout Ontario, Action First Aid is one of the largest training agencies for defibrillators, largely due to our unique and fun program delivery, attention to detail and our excellent customer service. The quality of instructors and our very unique delivery style is what sets us apart from the rest. Action First Aid’s number one priority has always been to seek out energetic, effective and engaging instructors who truly love what they do! Our team of trainers include paramedics, firefighters, nurses, teachers and health care professionals! Courses Include:
Standard First Aid / CPR & AED
Emergency First Aid / CPR & AED
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
CPR Level A, C & Health Care Provider
The Babysitting Program
Home Alone Program
Mental Health First Aid
Emergency First Aid for the Hockey Trainer
Fall Arrest
WHMIS Training

02/19/2026

The Action First Aid and SaveStation teams are wearing purple today to honour Peyton Walker and every individual taken too soon by sudden cardiac arrest.💜

We share a mission with to raise awareness, strengthen education and prevention, and expand lifesaving access to AEDs in communities everywhere.

Together, we have, we can, and we will save more lives from sudden cardiac arrest.💜

02/17/2026

What do hockey pucks have to do with CPR? 🏒

More than you might think.

When you perform CPR, you are doing the heart’s job by manually pumping oxygenated blood to keep vital organs alive.

To be effective, compressions must be hard and fast, reaching a depth of about 2 inches (roughly the height of two hockey pucks stacked together).

We like to say, “not all saves happen on the ice.”

Because the more you learn and practice, the more prepared you’ll be to step in and save a life when it matters most.

On that note…Go 🇨🇦🥇🎉

👉 Follow .ca for more lifesaving education.

02/11/2026

Cold hands < warm hearts❤️❄️

We’re proud to support in their upcoming 5k: a pressure-free and community-driven run or walk in support of expanding AED access in our community!

This winter tradition brings together runners and walkers of all ages and abilities in a fun and supportive environment.👟🤝

Thanks to and this incredible event, three SaveStation AEDs have already been donated, strengthening the chain of survival for those who live, work, and play nearby. 🤩🙌

To register or donate, visit the link in our bio: .ca

02/10/2026

Updated infant choking guidelines: do you know what’s changed?

This step-by-step demonstration reflects the latest recommendations for helping a choking infant.

If an infant’s airway becomes blocked:

👉 Support their head and use gravity to your advantage
👉 Deliver 5 back blows using the heel of your hand
👉 Follow with 5 chest thrusts
👉 Continue this cycle until the object is dislodged or the infant becomes unconscious

If the infant becomes unconscious:

✔️ Ensure 911 has been called
✔️ Begin CPR using the heel of your hand (replacing the previous two-finger technique)

In an emergency, knowing exactly what to do can make all the difference.

🤝Share this with friends and family - you never know when this knowledge could save a life.
❤️Follow .ca for more lifesaving education and safety tips

02/06/2026

A common question we get asked is: “Can you perform CPR on someone who is pregnant?”

The answer is YES. In a cardiac emergency, there are now two lives at risk.

Calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED immediately gives both the mother and baby the best possible chance of survival.

The baby’s additional weight can press on a major vein called the inferior vena cava, reducing blood flow back to the heart.

👉 That’s why it’s important to remember: raise the right, lay on the left.

Place a pillow, blanket, sweater, or anything available under the right hip. This helps blood flow more freely back to the heart, allowing your compressions to be as effective as possible.

Your actions in those first moments can make all the difference.

👉 Follow for more first aid tips and lifesaving education.

02/04/2026

Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR and defibrillation than men. This hesitation can cost a life.

During sudden cardiac arrest, the chance of survival decreases by up to 10% for every minute without defibrillation. After 10 minutes, survival becomes unlikely.

This Women’s Heart Week, we want to give you the knowledge and confidence to act when every second matters.

In a cardiac emergency, seconds matter; gender doesn’t.

Call 911, use the AED, and follow the steps shown in this video.

Your actions could be someone’s chance at survival.

🤝Save this so you know what to do in an emergency.

❤️

02/03/2026

If you’ve trained with us… you’ll get it😂

While filming some educational resources for the AFA team decided to have some fun and recreate this scene!

Who did it better - AFA or The Office? Let us know your thoughts 😂👇🏼

01/28/2026

A common misconception is that aspirin “thins” your blood.

During a heart attack, aspirin works by making the blood less sticky, or more slippery, which can help slow blood clot formation.

This can limit the size of a developing clot and allow some blood platelets to move past the blockage, helping prolong life while waiting for emergency help to arrive.

Awareness saves lives! Share this with someone who might not know.🫀💡

Address

92 COMMERCE PARK Drive
Barrie, ON
L4N8W8

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.actionfirstaid.ca/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Action First Aid posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Barrie?