Action First Aid Competitors

The Canadian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. Emergencies The Canadian Red Cross mobilizes its vast network of volunteers to assist when a disaster strikes, working in support of government to deliver relief to impacted communities and people. The Canadian Red Cross also contributes to international disaster responses by raising funds, as well as deploying resources and trained aid workers to support the local Red Cross. Prevention and safety Through first aid training and water safety programming, the Canadian Red Cross helps Canadians be better equipped to prevent and treat injuries at home and in the workplace, as well as how to be safe in and around the water. Capacity building The Canadian Red Cross provides support to Red Cross societies around the world to build capacity to be better able to able to respond to crises. Community health The Canadian Red Cross delivers services to promote community health, in partnership with provincial governments. Fundamental Principles Our network is vast, but our approach is simple. All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.

St. John Ambulance is Canada's leading authority in First Aid since 1883. The mission of St. John Ambulance is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service. As a charitable, humanitarian organization profits from first aid courses and product sales are reinvested into our volunteer community service programs such as medical first response, disaster response, search & rescue, car seat clinics, health and safety related youth & adult programs and therapy dog services.

The Lifesaving Society - Canada's lifeguarding expert - is a full-service provider of programs, products and services designed to prevent drowning. We prevent drowning and water-related injury through our training programs, Water Smart® public education, aquatic safety management services, drowning research and lifesaving sport. We are a national, volunteer organization and registered charity composed of 10 provincial / territorial branches, tens of thousands of individual members, and over 4,000 affiliated swimming pools, waterfronts, schools and clubs. We are a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education throughout Canada and around the world. The Lifesaving Society takes lead responsibility for drowning prevention in Canada. We have been teaching water safety and water rescue in Canada since 1896. The Lifesaving Society Ontario is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors with a Council of Officers and 8 activity centre councils composed of professionals in recreation, education, business, finance, management, and medical and legal professions. The Society's office staff provide support from the Society's headquarters at 400 Consumers Road in Toronto. The Lifesaving Society is a self-financing registered charity working to prevent drowning. When you purchase merchandise from us you support Water Smart® drowning prevention education which is funded exclusively by merchandise sales and donations. We carry a wide variety of first aid supplies, rescue, safety and training equipment, and more. Visit our website to view available products.