First Responder
(FR)Training
Program

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

Requirements

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued

First Responder Recert

Duration

20 hours teaching time
2-day training

Course Content

Requirements

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued.

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

Requirements

100% attendance of the course


75% score on the multiple choice knowledge
test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successfully complete minimum of two
practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?

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Experienced Instructors

Learn from Professional and Experienced Training staff who have an extensive background in the field.

Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment

Practice the skills of rescue and resuscitation using the best equipment available in the industry.

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High Equipment to Participant Ratio

Increase your hands-on training with enough equipment for all students!

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Free Skills Practice Offer

Unique and Unlimited “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” for all of our graduates – Upon passing the training, you may choose to attend our future EMR courses (for free) to practice your skills and keep yourself current (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course).

Priority Event Job Application

Front of the line when it comes to applying for our Event Coverage Service positions.

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Flexible Training Locations

Choose from courses all across Ontario unlike any other training provider!

Recent Awards and Recognition

Our advanced professional responder courses have been designed to teach life-saving skills to current first responders or those interested in becoming a first responder under Canadian Red Cross guidelines. First Responder training is an intensive course which helps build teamwork and life-support skills in a challenging environment.

First responders are viewed as heroes of their communities by Canadian citizens and all of us at Coast2Coast which is why we strive to provide the best training possible. As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross training courses, it is our duty to teach courses with highly experienced instructors who use top-notch training equipment.

The First Responder Course covers a variety of topics including Shock, Head and Spinal Injuries, Circulation Emergencies, workplace legislation and more. Courses will include scenario-based training, preparing students for emergencies they may face while on the job. Full course content may be found below in our First Responder course description. Build confidence in your life-saving skills and choose Coast2Coast for your next First Responder training!

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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Testimonial

Akudo Ihesiene
It was fun and practical. Thank you Ms Azra
Krystal Marhong
Azras was an amazingly calm, grounded and knowledgeable instructor!!
Eqbal Alshaheen
I had a great experience with an amazing trainer
Response from the owner:Hi Eqbal! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
DANIEL ODIEGWU
Rajeev is an amazing informative instructor and loves to interact with students
Response from the owner:Hey Daniel! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Rebecca Singh
Rajeev is a very good instructor. He makes the BLS course interesting, informative, and important. Well spent 4 hours for anyone that would like to learn basic life support.

Would recommend Coast2Coast as they were able to reschedule me in a timely manner when my class was originally cancelled.

I've been to both the Newmarket and Brampton locations and the instructors were very helpful in guidance and making sure you felt confident.
Response from the owner:Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great BLS training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best experience possible and are glad you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you next year for your next training. Stay safe!
Khushmankaur Kaur
Great experience with Rajeev sir
Response from the owner:Hi Khushmankaur! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Dimple Dimple
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Dimple! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Olawunmi Odunukan
The instructor was very good at explaining the information that is needed to be known in order to perform BLS. The class provided for practice to help better prepare us for the field
Response from the owner:Olawunmi, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Sara Henry
Very knowledgeable. The class was really fun and informative. Rajeev was the best instructor and I learned alot.
Response from the owner:Sara, we're thrilled you enjoyed your class and that you learned so much! Now you have the skills to save a life. See you in three years!
Safa Shaikh
Mohammed Ezz was an amazing instructor and I learned a lot!
Response from the owner:Hey Safa! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Christine Malette
It was a good experienced.
Good coach Monsieur Joseph.
Response from the owner:Hey Christine! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Damilola Ogunnowo
Great trainer. He was patient, practical and showed granulated knowledge.
Nitin L
I took a course with Rajeev during the long weekend. His professionalism combined with his anecdotes were very helpful in applying the concepts directly to real situations.
Although I am not new to first aid, I still learned a great deal, which I attribute to Rajeev's teaching methods. He would prompt the class with questions to give everyone a chance to arrive at the answer themselves before offering the answer. This is something I have found very helpful in my past learning, and was glad to have that through the SFA-C course. He was respectful while knowing when to include humor, inspirational, and used demonstrations to keep everyone engaged.
I would highly recommend Coast2Coast and Rajeev's courses for anyone looking to learn first aid or take another course that he teaches.
I would also recommend anyone reading this to take a first-aid and CPR course as it is invaluable - emergencies don't come with warnings.
Response from the owner:Hey Nitin! Your review and recommendation is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course! It's amazing to hear that you learned so much despite taking the course in the past. Our goal is to provide the best training possible and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your course with Rajeev. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Layth Chabuk
It was an amazing course, this was a second time in same place, the trainer who was responsible for this course Ms. Alyaa, professional and has deeply experience. I really leaned from here more things. Thanks for all who supervised this program.
Response from the owner:Hey Layth! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you again for a third time for recertification. Stay safe!
Dash Sakiri
The course was incredibly informative and far less intimidating than it seems. There’s so much to learn and so many useful scenarios for all of the content learned. Ezz was a fantastic teacher and did an incredible job teaching and showing all students how to properly perform all physical tasks. Would highly recommend to others.
Response from the owner:Hey Dash! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Tawfik Ali
Yesterday’s emergency first aid kit training was incredibly informative. I gained valuable hands-on experience and learned how to properly use each item in the kit
Response from the owner:Hey Tawfik! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Amar Mann
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Amar! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Isabella Alena
Rajeev was fantastic. Overall great experience
Response from the owner:Hi Isabella! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Meanusa Sivaneswaran
Response from the owner:Meanusa, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
dhrashti patel
The Standard FirstAid training course given by Rajeev sir was amazing and knowledgeable. He explained each and every topic in such a way that it was really understandable with live incidents.Whoever is planning to take the training should definitely visit the place.
Response from the owner:Dhrashti, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Devin Cordell
Trained by Mohamed Ezz
Response from the owner:Devin, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Lachlan Mclean
Ezz was my instructor and he was fantastic!
Response from the owner:Hi Lachlan! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Aruneshwari Saravanan
Exxon- SFA loved it
Response from the owner:Hey Aruneshwari! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Sara Khafaga
Response from the owner:Hi Sara! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Jaqueline Freedman
I have my BLS recertification today and my instructor Selina Rawe is awesome. She is wonderful, insightful, fun and learn so many things that I haven’t learn before. She is very knowledgeable of what she does and beyond. Thank you Selina!
Response from the owner:Hi Jaqueline! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you in BLS, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Ella Simpson
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Ella! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Mary Robertson
sorry i forget the instructor name !he is a very good teacher i could not have pass my first Aid and CPR without his knowledge of teaching
Response from the owner:Mary, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable First Aid and CPR training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Atul Bhardwaj
This course was very informative. I took it in Calgary and Instructor Korny has done very good job. I will surely recommend everybody.
Response from the owner:Atul, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Vinaksi Lalotra
I did my standard first Aid/ CPR. It was really nice with instructor Korny, she was amazing explained everything in details. The location was Calgary.
Response from the owner:Hi Vinaksi! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Martina Osei
My instructor for my class on April 19th, 2025 was amazing, she engaged and communicated well with everyone, as well as answered all questions.
Enjoyed the class despite the length
Response from the owner:Hi Martina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
amandeep uppal
"I recently completed a CPR and first aid class, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, making the material easy to understand.
Response from the owner:Hi Amandeep! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid and CPR training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Saumya A
Awesome Cpr class experience. Mr. RAJEEV did a great job. Highly recommend it!
Response from the owner:Hi Saumya! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you in CPR, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Lauren King
Rajeev is a great instructor and kept us engaged
Response from the owner:Hey Lauren! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Anjali Sharma
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Anjali! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
George Baker
Rajeev is awesome
Response from the owner:Hey George! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Elizabeth Fiks
Amazing experience with Ali!
Response from the owner:Elizabeth, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Arielle Felix
BLS with Ezz - very informative and nicely organized! Really enjoyed working with this instructor
Response from the owner:Arielle, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Sudha Karnan
I had good experience with this class.i like way of teaching. I can understand very well.
Response from the owner:Hi Sudha! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Moonmoon Nazia Hasan
It’s a good course. I learned a lot from this. Ms.Azra is good a good instructor.
Response from the owner:Hey! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Sharmila
It was very nice class and instructor Azra
Response from the owner:Hey Sharmila! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
ashna anil
Response from the owner:Ashna, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Noemi Divino
Walaa is a great instructor! Very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions people had
Response from the owner:Hi Noemi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
guccially human
It was very hands on, my instructor was excellent. Her name is Walaa
Response from the owner:Hey! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Nida .S
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Nida! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
TAYYABA KHAN
Excellent instructor , walaa
Response from the owner:Hey Tayyaba! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Nezzy Antoine
Walaa is a great instructor. Explained everything in great details.
Response from the owner:Hey Nezzy! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Doot Doot351
Very good course, instructor Walaa was incredible and very engaging. Super well done!
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Nathan Raposo
Very useful and informative, my instructor was Walaa she was amazing, thank you.
Response from the owner:Nathan, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
esraa hamada
Response from the owner:Hey Esraa! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Denesha Sule
Walaa was great. She spoke clearly and made the learning really interesting.
Response from the owner:Hi Denesha! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
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First Responder (FR) Training Courses

First Responder courses with Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR/AED are taught by highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors who have personal experiences in the first responder field. We view first responders as heroes of our community which is why we aim to provide the best training for our students. Practice real scenarios in a controlled environment and build new or existing skills.

Private Training – First Responder Courses

If you have a group of eight or more participants, you are eligible to receive private training at a facility of your choice. This means that one of our Canadian Red Cross certified instructors will come to you to teach your First Responder training course. Our private training courses include many great benefits such as:

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Top Training Equipment and Supplies

Our courses utilize high quality, up-to-date training equipment to ensure students receive the best experience possible. It’s important that our students learn first aid and CPR skills with the latest equipment as technology is always changing. Register today to earn your First Responder training certificate!

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 23 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.