In this section
CPR doubles someone's chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Join Cardiac Crash to learn how to perform CPR in a fun, game-style experience, and walk away with skills that could help you save someone's life--in just on hour.
There are a number of learning opportunities available to residents and businesses in Strathcona County. Sign up using the calendar further down this page.
Cardiac arrest can happen without any warning, at any age, at any time, to people of all fitness levels. Heart & Stroke's CardiacCrash™ will help you learn what to do and how to help. Join this fun team challenge from the Heart & Stroke Foundation to learn about CPR and how to use an AED.
What is Heart & Stroke's CardiacCrash™?
Please note: Participants will NOT receive a one-year CPR/AED certification card. To receive a certification card, register with a local community partner.
Are you thinking about leaving your child at home by himself/herself for the first time? Even if it's for a short while, this may be an ideal program for your child to attend. Topics include general safety, the value of 9-1-1, dealing with different types of emergencies, potential hazards in the home and some brief first aid.
Emergency Services is offering Fire Extinguisher training to the public. This training includes both theory and practical lessons where you will determine if a fire should be fought, selecting the proper extinguisher, installation, maintenance and inspections of extinguishers and its proper use. Practical lessons are completed utilizing the BULLEX fire extinguisher trainers and do not use real fire.
Do you need to dispose your old fire extinguisher? Bring it to the Enviroservice Station for proper disposal.
Seniors Fire and Fall Prevention Program - No Cost Are you and your family prepared to be self-sufficient in your home or in an evacuation centre for up to 72 hours? In a disaster, emergency response can be delayed, utilities can be shut off and you may be asked to shelter-in-place or evacuate. Learn what proactive measures you can take to ensure you, your family and those who rely on you for care, are prepared.
Residential Fire Prevention - No Cost In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire. Learn what proactive measures you can take to prevent a fire or escape to ensure you, your family and those who rely on you are safe.
Fire Safety Training
At the end of this program, participants will have a basic understanding of the following:
First Aid Training
Participants will learn how to get help (call 9-1-1), how they respond to emergencies, how to treat and prevent certain injuries.
To schedule a program for your group, contact Community Safety Education at 780-464-8468 or email safety.educators@strathcona.ca
Youth firesetting is a serious problem, regardless of the child's motivation for the fire start. Firesetting can begin as early as age three and may continue into adulthood. Recognizing youth firesetting early and taking appropriate corrective measures can greatly reduce the risk of future firesetting incidences. Prevention, education and intervention are key.
This program is education-focused and not punishment-focused. The program uses standardized forms, interview questions and assessments made on standardized ratings.
Although the fire service is not in a position to provide counselling services, trained Y-Fire Intervention Specialists can provide early identification of youth firesetters, education and referral services. It is important to remember that the majority of youths identified to the fire service are “curiosity” firesetters and just ordinary kids. They respond well to appropriate fire safety education and referral services.
For additional information on help if you suspect a youth firesetter, contact Community Safety Education at 780-464-8468 or safety.educators@strathcona.ca
Are you and your family prepared to be self-sufficient in your home or in an evacuation centre for up to 72 hours? In a disaster, emergency response can be delayed, utilities can be shut off and you may be asked to shelter-in-place or evacuate. Learn what proactive measures you can take to ensure you, your family and those who rely on you for care, are prepared.
Rural Preparedness - No Cost When emergencies happen in rural communities, especially if they are severe or prolonged, the resource demands on local response agencies can become high. Disasters have complex impacts whether they are natural or man-made and can occur without warning. Rural communities can deal more effectively with large-scale emergencies by planning and preparing for emergencies before they happen. Learn what proactive measures you can take to ensure you, your family and those who rely on you for care, are prepared.
Wildfire Preparedness (What is FireSmartTM?) - No Cost FireSmartTM is a program which informs residents on to what proactive measures they can take to reduce the risk of wildfire from affecting their property. Learn what small things can be done to reduce wildfire risk on personal property.
FireSmartTM Community Champion Workshop - No Cost This workshop will assist Community Champions – neighbourhood leaders – to initiate the process of attaining FireSmartTM Community recognition status. The half-day workshop provides participants with the information and tools required to motivate your neighbours to work with local fire agency staff to make their homes and communities less vulnerable to wildfire.
Please note that not all courses may not be currently offered but will be added to the calendar when they open for registration.
Fire hazards may be lurking in your home where you least expect them. Members of our Community Safety team are available to come and do a free assessment on your home. They will:
Email safety.educators@strathcona.ca or call 780-464-8468 to book your visit.
Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Page ID: 37717