About Living Skies Safety
Living Skies Safety is owned and operated by a Primary Care Paramedic with extensive experience in both rural and urban healthcare settings. As a proud Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, Living Skies is committed to delivering high-quality, nationally recognized first aid and CPR training. Drawing on real-world frontline experience, we provide practical, engaging, and evidence-based education tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals, first responders, workplaces, and community members. Our goal is to build confidence, competence, and preparedness through training that reflects the realities of both everyday emergencies and high-acuity situations.
Our inspiration for high-quality training
Living Skies Safety was founded to provide a more hands-on, practical, and experience-based approach to First Aid, CPR, and Emergency Medical Responder training.
We believe effective emergency response education goes beyond textbook knowledge. Our courses focus on practical application, realistic scenarios, and hands-on learning to help participants develop the skills and confidence they need to respond when it matters most.
Our training is designed for everyone, regardless of age, background, or walk of life. Whether you're a parent, student, healthcare professional, worker, educator, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, there is value in knowing how to respond in an emergency.
Because one day, it could be you who saves a life!
Our unique teaching philosophy
What sets Living Skies Safety apart is our commitment to sharing real-world experiences and insights that you may not find in traditional training environments. We bring years of field experience into the classroom, integrating practical knowledge, personal stories, and real-life scenarios to make learning engaging, relevant, and memorable.
Our goal is to go beyond textbook knowledge by helping participants develop the confidence, skills, and understanding needed to respond effectively in real-life emergencies. We believe the best training combines hands-on practice with the lessons learned through experience, empowering every participant to make a difference when it matters most.
Meet our founder, Ariel Avison
My name is Ariel Avison, and I am the heart behind Living Skies Safety. As a primary care paramedic since 2019, I've worked extensively in both rural and urban ambulance services, industrial settings, and corrections. My dedication to emergency response began even earlier, with six years as a lifeguard. Additionally, I was a full-time care giver for a family member for three and a half years.
This extensive background in emergency and pre-hospital settings drives my passion. I want to provide you with the best training, so that if you ever need to use these skills, you will have the confidence to respond effectively.
