CPR Program
The Burnaby Firefighters CPR program offers training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to the public, special interest groups, and high school students in the City of Burnaby. Over 2000 people are certified in CPR each season by the firefighters, who volunteer their time for little more than lunch and gas money. The students receive the standard in CPR training, St. John Ambulance "Heart Start". The instructors use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, videos, and hands-on practical training using CPR mannequins. Funding for the program comes primarily from the Firefighters Charitable Society (ph. 604-434-1717).
35 000 people in Canada die each year as a result of Cardiac Arrest. If someone in the vicinity knew CPR, some of the people could still be with us. When someone experiences cardiac arrest their chance of survival drops by 10% for each minute that passes without intervention. The Firefighters of Burnaby urge you to take one of their courses, you may be able to save the life of someone close to you.
Contact Burnaby Continuing Education @ (604)664-8888. For a group a special course will be arranged by calling (604)294-7195 or (604)878-7822 or (604)434-1717.
