In the ever-changing business environment in which we operate, learning to understand and confidently respond to health and safety related emergencies results in peace of mind and improved productivity.

While safety is understandably important in the home environment, it has also become an increasingly important facet of every organization and workplace.  The tasks associated with every day activities both in the home and the workplace may unexpectedly result in injury or death.  As a result, the need to know how to properly react in such situations is important for every facet of one's life.  Furthermore, First Aid training and equipment is a legal requirement for most employers across the country making it an essential component of every workplace. 

F.A.S.T. Rescue is a recognized training provider for Ontario's Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)

Phone: (905) 760-2045
Toll-Free: (866) 706-SAVE (7283)
Fax: (888) 313-8368
Email: info@fast-rescue.com

Pictured from left to right:
Dean Turner (FAST Rescue), Jenny Rajabelly (Grand River Hospital Vice-President Mental Health & Community Services), Sigrid Matchett (Clinical Administrator, Complex Continuing Care) and Calvin Millar (Manager, Security & Projects)

F.A.S.T. Rescue makes saving lives a priority by donating Defibtech Lifeline defibrillators to the Kitchener Health Center in Kitchener, Ontario. Recent legislation passed in Ontario makes it easier than ever to save a life by restoring a heartbeat. Dean Turner, President of F.A.S.T. Rescue notes that, "Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have made big news in the past few years." The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates that 40,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada annually, most of which happen outside of medical facilities. The chances of an individual surviving such an episode decrease significantly (by 7-10%) with each passing minute. "Defibrillation can improve these survival rates by 30% or more if conducted within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest," Turner said. "In fact defibrillation combined with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can increase survival rates to 50% or more." Furthermore, provincial law in Ontario now protects anyone who steps up to save a life.

"With the Chase McEachern Act (Heart Defibrillator Civil Liability) of 2007, the Liberal government of Ontario, Canada passed legislation that is hugely important to the question of defibrillators and their use in Ontario," Turner said. "This Act protects people from civil liability when they attempt to save a life using a public Automated External Defibrillator (AED)."

The act is based on the case of an 11 year old Barrie, Ontario resident, Chase McEachern. Diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, Chase passed out while jogging in his gym class. All attempts to resuscitate him sadly failed. He lives on, however, through the act that bears his name - a law to protect the heroic actions of anyone using a defibrillator to restore a person's heartbeat. "In order to avoid situations such as these, the Chase McEachern Act was passed," Turner said.

Since 1997, F.A.S.T. Rescue has provided comprehensive training to organizations seeking first-aid and injury prevention programs that offer cutting-edge content and exceed industry standards. Made up of an experienced team of instructors, F.A.S.T. Rescue includes Master Instructor-Trainers for the Canadian Red Cross and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Paramedics, Firefighters, Aquatic Supervisors and Registered Nurses. In light of the advances in defibrillators, F.A.S.T. Rescue has implemented an AED education program for anyone interested in purchasing defibrillators for their organizations.

F.A.S.T Rescue is an authorized provider of Canadian Red Cross Safety Services Programs and is approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. They can custom tailor on-site instruction to meet any organization's training needs.

Here are some of our most popular training courses and supplies!

First Aid Training Courses

• CPR Training

• Standard First Aid with CPR Training

• First Responder Training

• Emergency Medical Responder

• Automated External Defibrillation Training

• WHMIS Training

• All other Training Courses

First Aid Supplies

• First Aid Kits
• Automated External Defibrillators
• AED Training Units
• Eye Wash Stations
• Oxygen Equipment
• Disposable Gloves
• All other First Aid Products