About Mark Kascha

First Aid & CPR Instructor Trainer | 30+ Years of Experience in Emergency Response

Mark Kascha is a seasoned first aid and CPR instructor trainer with more than three decades of hands-on experience in emergency care, workplace safety, and aquatic rescue environments across Canada.

With a career that began in 1996, Mark has worked at every level of first aid—from responding to real emergencies to designing and refining certified training programs used by businesses, organizations, and safety regulators.

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👤 Background in Lifeguarding & Safety

Mark’s foundation in emergency response started in aquatics, where he developed critical real-world skills in high-risk environments.

His experience includes:

• Lifeguarding in Vancouver (1996–2007) in both municipal and private facilities

• Supervisory and instructional roles within aquatic programs

• Aquatics Director and instructor roles with the YMCA

• Experience in pools, waterfronts, and waterparks

• Direct involvement in emergency rescues and incident response

These early years shaped his practical, scenario-based approach to first aid training.

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🎓 Certifications & Instructional Leadership

Over the years, Mark has earned and maintained a wide range of certifications and instructor trainer roles through leading organizations:

Lifesaving Society

• National Lifeguard

• Instructor & Instructor Trainer

• First Aid Instructor Trainer

Canadian Red Cross

• Water Safety Instructor & Trainer

• First Aid Instructor & Instructor Trainer

Workplace & Industry Training

• Workplace Emergency First Aid Instructor (WEFA)

• WorkSafeBC OFA Level 1 Instructor

Rescue 7

• First Aid Instructor

• Instructor Trainer

St. John Ambulance

• Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3), recertified multiple times

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🎓 Education

Mark holds a degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), complementing his extensive practical experience in first aid, emergency response, and safety training.

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🚑 Workplace First Aid & Emergency Response Experience

In addition to teaching, Mark has extensive experience in real-world emergency response and workplace safety:

• Advanced First Aid Attendant for over 5 years in municipal environments

• Data management and incident tracking specialist

• Responded to a wide range of emergencies in public and workplace settings

His hands-on experience includes:

• Workplace injuries and incidents

• Public medical emergencies

• Aquatic rescues

• High-pressure response situations

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🏥 Working with Medical & Regulatory Organizations

Mark has collaborated with professionals and organizations across Canada to ensure training aligns with real-world medical and safety expectations.

This includes working alongside:

• Physicians and surgeons

• Registered nurses

• Medical advisors

• Engineers and safety professionals

As well as organizations such as:

• WorkSafeBC

• WSIB (Ontario)

• Manitoba Health

• Alberta Occupational Health & Safety

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📚 First Aid Program Development

Mark is the lead developer behind multiple first aid training programs delivered through Vancouver First Aid and related organizations.

Programs include:

• Basic First Aid

• Intermediate First Aid

• Advanced First Aid

• Infant and Child CPR

These programs are continuously updated based on:

• Real emergency response experience

• Current safety regulations

• Input from medical and industry professionals

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🌍 Contributions to First Aid Across Canada

Mark has contributed to first aid and safety training initiatives across multiple provinces, helping improve both workplace compliance and practical training standards.

His work includes:

• Supporting WSIB-related program development in Ontario

• Working with WorkSafeBC and Alberta OH&S

• Collaborating with Manitoba Health on safety initiatives

• Partnering with multidisciplinary teams across Canada

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❤️ Real-World Experience You Can Trust

What sets Mark apart is not just his certifications—but his extensive real-life experience:

• Delivered first aid in hundreds of real situations

• Participated in numerous rescues

• Volunteered as a first aid attendant at community events

• Worked in both aquatic and occupational environments

This ensures training is:

• Practical and scenario-based

• Focused on real emergencies

• Designed to build confidence under pressure

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📰 Industry & Media Presence

Mark Kascha has been mentioned in media and industry-related discussions involving first aid, CPR, and public safety, reflecting his long-standing role in the field.

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⭐ Approach to First Aid Training

Mark’s teaching philosophy is built around real-world readiness.

His training focuses on:

• Practical skills that apply in real emergencies

• Building confidence and decision-making ability

• Aligning with Canadian first aid standards

• Preparing individuals for high-stress situations

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⚠️ Commitment to Quality & Accuracy

All training and educational content is based on:

• Recognized Canadian first aid guidelines

• Established safety organizations

• Real-world emergency experience

• Ongoing collaboration with medical and regulatory professionals

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📞 Learn From Experience

Students and organizations choosing Vancouver First Aid benefit from training developed by someone who has:

• Responded to real emergencies

• Trained instructors at advanced levels

• Helped shape first aid programs across Canada

👉 Training built on real experience, professional expertise, and long-term commitment to safety.