Do you know what to do in a medical emergency?
Get Ready to save a life!
The Problem
Every day in Canada:
- Over 160 people experience out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest, and less than 10% survive
- 75 people visit an Emergency Department for opioid-related poisoning, and 20+ people die from opioid overdose (81% involve fentanyl)
- 5+ people die from deadly bleeding
- 33+ people require hospital visits for anaphylaxis treatment (severe allergic reaction)
- 100+ employees suffer workplace injuries, and an average of more than 2 workplace fatalities occur
- 250+ people are injured and 5 people die in motor vehicle accidents
- 1,000+ children get hurt in sports and recreation activities
- 200+ kids are treated in a hospital Emergency Department
- Thousands of families are impacted every day
- The biggest problem is that bystanders don’t get involved!
When paramedics, firefighters, and police officers arrive, they often see people standing around doing nothing.
These people are called bystanders.
THE FACT IS we need these bystanders to get involved and start first aid before 9-1-1 Emergency Services arrive. This will lessen the impact and severity of injuries and illnesses, reduce hospital visits, and save more lives.
Ready FIRST AIDE™ Program Introduction
Why Don’t bystanders get involved?
- “I don’t know what to do”
- “I can’t remember my first aid training”, or “I haven’t practiced in a long time”
- “What if I do something wrong, I don’t want to get sued or charged”
- “I didn’t want to cause more pain or make the injuries worse”
- “I don’t know the person”
- “I might get sued if I make a mistake”
- “I’m afraid to call 9-1-1 because I’m high or drunk”
- “The ambulance will be here soon”*
The Bystander Effect: a social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.
First Aid and CPR skills are considered perishable skills. Studies show that people often forget 50% of what they have learned within 2 months of completing their training.
The Solution
Enable people to Become a willing bystander™ with Ready FIRST AIDE™.
When a bystander gets involved, the patient outcome is significantly improves!
- When Bystanders start CPR and use an AED, cardiac arrest survival rates increase to almost 35%
- Many opioid overdoses and deaths are preventable when Narcan® is given, or CPR started
- 80% of people survive when a Bystander applies a tourniquet to stop severe bleeding
- Using an Epi-Pen™ can save a life and reduce hospital visits
- In the workplace, co-workers can lessen the severity of the injury and improve the outcome by starting treatment immediately
- Motorists can make a significant difference if they stopped serious bleeding at the crash site
- Parents, childcare workers, coaches, and trainers should start treatment of children’s injuries
- Community benefit – helping others provides personal well-being
Ready FIRST AIDE™ content meets the guidelines established by:
Procedures are updated on a regular basis. Users always access the most current content.
Ready FIRST AIDE™ demonstration video (58 seconds).
Ready FIRST AIDE™ - Your Go-To Resource for Life-Saving First Aid Information
Ready FIRST AIDE™ is a cloud-based web application designed to provide immediate access to vital life-saving information. With over 60 concise “how-to” videos and and over 140 treatment checklists and procedures. Ready FIRST AIDE™ equips users with the knowledge needed to deliver effective first aid while waiting for professional help to arrive.
Become a willing bystander™
Powered by Ready FIRST AIDE™.
The Get Ready team developed Ready FIRST AIDE™ - a web application - to give bystanders immediate access to treatment checklists and videos enabling them to respond with confidence and start first aid before 9-1-1 emergency services arrive.
Quick and easy access.
Each fundraiser or client receives their own unique QR. It’s quick, easy, and free for users. Simply scan the QR code with your camera and save Ready FIRST AIDE™ to your mobile device.
Note: No personal or confidential information is asked for or saved by Ready FIRST AIDE™.
Why Ready FIRST AIDE™?
Ready FIRST AIDE™ equips people with quick access to life-saving first aid instructions, empowering bystanders to act confidently and make a difference while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Quick, Easy Access to First Aid Guidance
Ready FIRST AIDE™ offers fast, step-by-step treatment checklists and instructional videos that guide you through essential first-aid procedures.
Essential First Aid for Every Situation
Covers topics such as Airway and Circulation (ABCs), trauma response, and handling common injuries—giving you the confidence to assist until professionals arrive.
Trusted First Aid Resource
Our content is aligned with established guidelines from respected organizations, including the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, Health Canada, and the American Heart Association
Easy-To-Use First Aid Web Application
No app download needed—simply click the provided link and save Ready FIRST AIDE™ to your home screen for quick access.
Enhance Safety with Instant First Aid Guidance
From trauma to overdose and mass casualty events, our easy-to-navigate categories ensure you have quick access to essential first-aid guidance when it matters most.
Life-Saving Information, Anytime, Anywhere
With over 140 treatment checklist and procedures and 60+ quick "how-to" videos, and vital resources like signs, symptoms, and emergency procedures, you’ll have everything you need to act confidently and save lives.
Help your family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, classmates and community members.
Become a willing bystander™ and Respond with Confidence