At Canmore First Aid Training, we’re dedicated to providing top notch first aid training to our local community. Our expert instructors offer hands-on courses, ensuring you’re prepared to respond in emergencies.
With years of experience in healthcare and emergency response, we focus on practical training that builds confidence and skill. We’re committed to helping you make our community safer - one life-saving skill at a time.
About Us
Program Director & Co-Owner
Chris Andrews
Chris was born in England and grew up in an active family. At an early age she moved to the European Alps for the love of the mountains and has never really left them. She spent 14 years living in New Zealand and traveling various parts of the world and has now made her home in Canmore, Canada.
Prior to moving to Canada, Chris was a Paramedic, Clinical Education Coach and SAR member in New Zealand for 10 years. Chris has spent several years teaching, precepting and assessing students in courses from Basic First Aid to Degree Qualified Paramedics.
Chris is a passionate outdoors enthusiast who, in her free time, can be found hiking, biking and rock climbing in the local area. She is keen to share her knowledge, continue learning and meet incredible people on the way.
Administration & Communications Director & Co-Owner
Laura Dowling
Laura’s journey started with a degree in Sports Science & Biology in England and led her into a career as a Phys Ed. teacher in the Irish Prison System.
In 2011, Laura took a career break from her job and decided to travel the world and discover what else was out there. Spending time in Australia and New Zealand gave her a new perspective on life and introduced new opportunities.
Laura is the owner of Canadian Rockies Experience, a luxury guiding company in Canmore, Alberta.
Laura is an IGA professional guide with 4 seasons group management and is Certified in Wilderness first aid.
Resourse Manager & Co-Owner
Darrell Menduk
Darrell was born in British Columbia, Canada. He is an expert in nature having grown up surrounded by wilderness and spending his free time hiking and biking in the mountains.
Darrell is passionate about giving guests a top class experience regardless of age or ability. Darrell constantly increases his knowledge and is passionate about the Mountain environment he lives in.
Darrell is a IGA guide and has 80 hour WFA