Ottawa Valley First Aid

04/13/2026

We are an Ottawa Valley based First Aid and CPR training provider offering a range of courses including WSIB approved First Aid and CPR. With knowledgable, experienced and friendly instructors, we guarantee you learn and get the practical, hands-on experience you need to feel more confident dealing....

04/13/2026

🩺 We’ve got a BLS Recertification session this Friday from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in Pembroke and a couple of spots are available! 👩🏻‍⚕️

Need to renew your certification? This is your chance to jump in. Send us an email and we’ll save your seat!!

04/09/2026

Quick check for parents:
Would your child know what to do in an emergency?
A simple conversation today can make all the difference.

Can your kids answer these questions during an emergency:
What is your address?
What is your guardian’s name?
Which phone number do you call if you or someone needs help?

Learn more about preparing children for emergencies:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/emergency-planning-resources/children.html?utm_campaign=ps-sp-chldprprdnss-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=x-ps&utm_content=twt-en

04/08/2026

🚨Equip your community with a FREE lifesaving AED! ♥️

In partnership with Giant Tiger, we’re equipping communities with FREE AEDs through the Community Defibrillator Program.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere. Immediate CPR combined with an AED results in two to three times higher survival rates following cardiac arrest.

✅ Receive one high-quality AED, to be installed in a central, publicly accessible location.

✅ Register the AED for easier public access during emergencies.

Applications are open until April 30, 2026.

Learn more and apply now at

Equip your community with a lifesaving AED (automated external defibrillator)! Apply for the Canadian Red Cross and Giant Tiger Community Defibrillator Program and help save lives in your community.

04/06/2026

Need First Aid or CPR training? Or is time to recertify?
We’ve got you covered in Pembroke this month! ✅
Check out the upcoming dates and secure your spot today.

04/05/2026

It's the First Self-Care Sunday of April 💛🐣

New month, fresh start ✨
A little reminder to take care of you this Easter weekend.

04/01/2026

Welcome to April! 🌷

While winter is still holding on at our home base, we’re seeing the signs of spring as we travel throughout the Valley - melting snow, brighter days, and that shift we’ve all been waiting for.

April is shaping up to be a busy month for Ottawa Valley First Aid. We’ll be on the road across the region, with courses running from Arnprior to Deep River, Petawawa to Barry’s Bay, and a public course in Pembroke as well.

As always, we’re looking forward to connecting with people and businesses across the Valley. Stay safe and be ready for whatever April weather comes our way!

03/31/2026

Are you prepared for spring flooding? 💦

Every spring, flooding impacts communities across Canada 🌊

Here’s a reminder of steps you can take today to prepare:

☑️Have an emergency plan in place.
☑️Call your municipality and insurance company to learn more about the flood risk in your area.
☑️Make sure your home insurance covers flood risks.
☑️Know and practice evacuation routes.
☑️Monitor local weather and alerts
☑️Build or buy an emergency kit

Learn more about flooding preparedness at https://brnw.ch/21x16Tg

03/30/2026

Here's an informative post from Whitewater Ontario! 🛶🌊

🧊 Cold Water Facts: The 1-10-1 Rule 🧊

That spring sunshine is a "teaser," but the water is still bitter cold. If you take an unexpected swim, your body goes through three stages:

1️⃣ 1 Minute: Cold Shock. You’ll have an involuntary gasp. Stay calm and control your breathing so you don't inhale water.

🔟 10 Minutes: Functional Disability. Your fingers and limbs lose dexterity. This is your window to self-rescue or get to shore.

1️⃣ 1 Hour: Hypothermia. Even in freezing water, it takes about an hour to lose consciousness, but only if you are wearing a PFD to keep your head above water.

The Takeaway: Dress for the water temperature, not the air. A drysuit isn't just gear; it's your lifeline. Stay warm and stay safe if you’re planning on spring paddling!

03/30/2026

What a great crew! 👏
Thank you Physio in the Valley for trusting Ottawa Valley First Aid with your training - we loved working with you! 🙌

While you've always been in excellent hands here, you're in even better hands now as we've all been certified and/or re-certified in First Aid and CPR C training. A huge shout out to our team for spending Friday at the clinic to complete the training, and to Valley First Aid for making the day informative and entertaining!

Messages from Friday will be returned over the next couple of days - we appreciate your patience as we get back into the office this morning :)

03/29/2026

Look up. Look down. Look all around. 🌿

Today is a beautiful reminder to pause and take it all in.

Sunshine, fresh air, and that long-awaited feeling of spring. ☀️
Get outside if you can, you deserve it. ❤️