Ammonia Awareness

Ammonia Awareness

This is a basic course designed to improve the awareness of the hazards of working in an environment where Ammonia (NH3) may be present.

Basic Crane and Rigging

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with operating overhead cranes.

Confined Space Pre-Entry with Tending Worker

Confined Space Pre-Entry with worker

Previously Confined Space Entry.

This course is intended for workers who have restricted and confined spaces at their workplaces.

It is the pre-requisite to our Confined Space Suite of Courses.

Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue

Confined Space basic rescue

Previously Confined Space Basic Rescue.

This course is intended for workers who may have to perform a vertical or horizontal rescue without entering a confined space, including a practical hands-on skills.

Confined Space Pre-Entry & Non-Entry Rescue Combo

workers rescuing someone from a confined space

This is a combination course of the Confined Space Pre-Entry for Tending Worker and Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue.

Confined Space Practical Using Breathing Apparatus

workers using breathing apparatus

This course is intended for workers who may have to enter a confined space while on breathing apparatus. 

Includes practical hands on skills.

Confined Space Simple Rescue

workers performing a simple rescue in a confined space

This course is intended for workers who may have to enter and perform a confined space non-entry or simple rescue at their workplaces. It provides all the information they need to safely enter and rescue a co-worker from a non-hazardous confined space.

Confined Space Complex Rescue

worker entering a confined space on breathing apparatus

This course is intended for workers who may have to enter a confined space at their workplace and perform a rescue wearing SCBA. 

Detection & Control of Hazardous Materials

hazardous symbols

The Detection Control Hazardous Materials course is designed to provide the student with the background knowledge regarding the detection and control of hazardous materials.

Fall Protection

Fall protection harness

This training course provides participants with an overall understanding of what is required to be compliant with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code Part 9, Fall Protection.

Simple Rescue at Height

worker who has fallen from heights

This course includes both classroom and practical components to provide both the knowledge, and practical skills required to safely rescue a co-worker. The processes taught utilize a simple standardized rescue system.

Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher

fire extinguisher

The Fire Extinguisher course is intended to provide people with information on fire prevention, evacuation and suppression.

Ground Disturbance

This one-day program is designed for any party that is supervising a Ground Disturbance, independently performing a Ground Disturbance, or issuing and receiving Ground Disturbance permits.

Lithium-Ion Battery Awareness

Lithium batteries are commonly used in many types of products, devices and equipment, but can pose significant health and safety hazards. Learn about safe storage, handling, and transportation of Lithium Ion Batteries.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

SCBA Tank and regulator

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.).

Shell Scotford Breathing Apparatus Training

At the end of this course the end-user should be knowledgeable of potentially hazardous environments, the requirements for wearing breathing apparatus, the proper procedures for donning, doffing, and inspecting the apparatus as well as the proper care and maintenance of the equipment.

Wildlife Awareness

This course is intended for anyone who may encounter wildlife while at work or play and wants to know what to do in the event of an encounter.

Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness & Intermediate

This Energy Safety Canada Course is for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and many oil and gas sites and is made up of 3 parts. Wildlife Awareness, Intermediate, and Practical Skills Assessment.

*Please note: this course is required for access to Suncor facilities.

Energy Safety Canada™ (ESC) courses

Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. instructors are trained and certified by Energy Safety Canada (ESC) to deliver, on ESC’s behalf, this  End User program.

Confined Space (ESC)

This training is for those who plan on working at an oil sands specific work site. Otherwise, Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. (WCFF) offers an Occupation Health & Safety (OH&S) compliant Confined Space Entry course.

Fall Protection (ESC)

This training is for those who plan on working at an oil sands specific work site. Otherwise, Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. (WCFF) offers an Occupation Health & Safety (OH&S) compliant Fall Protection course.

H2S Alive ®

This course may be required certification for permission to enter an industrial site. The H2S Alive® course may be required by employers in the oil and gas industry or other industries where H2S may be encountered.

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (ESC)

This training is for those who plan on working at an oil sands specific work site. Otherwise, Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. (WCFF) offers an Occupation Health & Safety (OH&S) compliant Mobile Elevating Work Platforms course.