Emergency Services Academy Ltd.

This is what it looks like when trust, training, and teamwork collide. Our fire fighters don’t face the fire alone. They push back as one unit, each person relying on the other to hold the line. Moments like these aren’t just about strength; they’re about unity under pressure.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding performance of ESA graduates in the July 2026 COPR examinations!

Our Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Primary Care Paramedic (P*P) graduates both achieved a remarkable:

🏆 100% FIRST-ATTEMPT PASS RATE 🏆

This achievement is especially meaningful when compared with national first-attempt results:

EMR
🎓 ESA: 100%
🇨🇦 National: 84%

P*P
🎓 ESA: 100%
🇨🇦 National: 78%

These results reflect far more than success on an exam. They represent countless hours of study, hands-on training, teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

To our graduates: Congratulations! You worked hard for this achievement, and you should be incredibly proud of what you have accomplished.

We also want to recognize our dedicated instructors and staff, whose commitment to education, mentorship, and preparing the next generation of emergency medical professionals helps make achievements like this possible.

From everyone at Emergency Services Academy- Congratulations Graduates!! We can't wait to see where your careers take you.

Communication skills and confidence can change everything. We’re so proud to see our students grow and thrive! 💬 ✨

Reflecting on all the awesome shots from inside ESA training, today. Here are a few of them!

Tools of the trade. 💪 🚒 Our students don’t just learn theory, they master the equipment that saves lives. When seconds count, precision and practice make all the difference.

Training for the unexpected means training everywhere.

The classroom builds knowledge, but real confidence is developed when students step outside and apply their skills in challenging environments. Whether responding on uneven terrain, in confined spaces, or in unpredictable weather, practicing in a variety of locations helps future paramedics learn to adapt, communicate, and think critically under pressure.

Every scene is different, and no two calls are ever the same. By exposing our students to realistic scenarios in diverse environments, we’re preparing them for the realities of the profession—where flexibility, teamwork, and patient-centered care matter most.

Because great paramedics aren’t just trained in the classroom—they’re prepared for wherever the next call takes them.

Classroom theory gets you started. Hands-on, real-world training gets you ready. 🚑

💪 FITNESS WITH THE FUZZ 🚒

Ever wondered what it takes to train like a firefighter?

Join the Strathcona FireFit Team as we team up with Fitness with the Fuzz for a free community workout that’s designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re looking for a fun workout, curious about a career in emergency services, or just want to meet your local firefighters, we’d love to see you there.

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Station 6 – 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park

We’ll be leading a firefighter-inspired workout, answering questions about our department, and sharing information about careers with Strathcona County Emergency Services.

No experience required—just bring water, comfortable workout clothes, and a willingness to challenge yourself.

Come train with us, meet the team, and see what FireFit is all about.

🔥 Community. Fitness. Service.