Event first aid cover team

Event organizers, sports leagues, festivals, markets, film productions and construction sites that need first aid cover.

A flat fee or hourly rate per attendant for each booking, plus charges for supplies, equipment and travel.

• Current first aid and CPR certification, ideally at a higher level
• Staying calm under pressure
• Careful record-keeping
• Reliable scheduling for evenings and weekends

• Larger events may need licensed paramedics or EMRs rather than first aiders, so check what your province and the event permit require
• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask about professional or medical liability cover
• Privacy rules for handling injury records, which differ by province
• Hired attendants may need WCB or WSIB coverage
• Work is heavily seasonal and outdoors in summer, so plan for slow winters

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000 CAD, depending on your supplies, AED, certifications and insurance. These are estimates, so price your kit and cover carefully before taking bookings.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many events you cover and your team size. Plan for at least 8 hours a week. Work is heavily seasonal, so plan for slow winters.

Larger events may need licensed paramedics or EMRs rather than first aiders, so check what your province and the event require. Also check liability and medical liability insurance, privacy rules for injury records, and WCB or WSIB coverage for hired attendants.