Chemicals throughout the handling, transportation and usage process pose a risk to human health and the environment. In recognition of this fact, Canada and other countries have worked on a system to harmonize the existing hazard communications systems. The aim has been to create a single, globally harmonized system whi...
After retiring from the military, Dean met up with the Red Cross and found that it was a good fit, a “flexible way of delivering the program.” So he joined the Red Cross as a Community Service Coordinator managing the First Aid Department for the Region of York. He has done that since 1998 and ......
I would like to thank you, our valued customers, for your support and loyalty for 14 years. F.A.S.T. Rescue has continued to grow since I started the company back in 1998, and it could not have happened without you. I am grateful for the relationships we’ve built over the years as students, clients, and friends. ......
Based on the Ontario government’s commitment to the prevention of worker injuries, Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors will be conducting 3 high priority enforcement blitzes in 2013. The targeted workplaces include underground mines, industrial, construction and health care workplaces. Underground mines will be visi...
HeartSine Technologies Ltd. has issued a voluntary correction for their older Samaritan Pad 300 Live Unit public access defibrillators. Two issues may occur with these devices: 1. Issue 1 (On/Off Issue) The device may turn itself on without input from the user. In worst-case situations the battery could, within a week, be d...
President of F.A.S.T. Rescue, Dean Turner, was honoured in the Portraits of Giving Exhibition, held at the Aurora Cultural Centre in July, 2012. As Dean says “Giving back is probably one of the most rewarding things you can do.” This dedication and commitment is integral to Dean’s core values and...
The proud recipient of two awards at the Canadian Red Cross Training Provider Banquet on May 9, 2012, F.A.S.T. Rescue won first place for training the most students in Marine First Aid for 2011 and second place for the most Emergency Medical Responder Training. “We have a great team” says President, Dean Turner,...
The first Relay for Life in Canada was held in 1999 and raised $85,000. Now after 11 years, there are 485 Relay for Life events in Canada raising over $54 million. F.A.S.T. Rescue has been a proud sponsor for the York Region Relay for Life events since 2008. As a sponsor, F.A.S.T. Rescue provides First Responders and Parame...
The Annual Volunteer Appreciation event for the Newmarket Heart and Stroke Foundation was held on April 12, 2011 to say a big “Thank You” for all their hard work at events and behind the scenes. Nancy Brouillard and Dean Turner Nancy Brouillard, the Area Manager of the Heart & Stroke Foundation York Region, thanks D...
The Canadian Red Cross honours its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. We, at F.A.S.T. Rescue, are especially proud of Denyse Gravelle-Howarth, our Training Co-Ordinator, who was honoured by the Red Cross on April 12, 2011 for 30 years of dedication and volunteerism. “Over the past year, disasters at home and ...
