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How to Tell if a Snake is Venomous (Without Getting Close Enough to Find Out) - Featured hero blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 13, 2025
How to Tell if a Snake is Venomous (Without Getting Close Enough to Find Out)

People often focus on trying to identify whether a snake is venomous, but that’s not what keeps you safe,” says Dr. Emily Richards, herpetologist and wildlife safety educator. “What really matters is behaviour — yours and the snake’s. Staying calm, keeping your distance, and knowing first aid will always do more to save a life than any visual identification ever could.

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Jason Hitch

What To Do If Your Child Goes Into Anaphylactic Shock - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Aug 25, 2021
First Aid
What To Do If Your Child Goes Into Anaphylactic Shock

When you live with allergies, you may experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and itchiness from time to time. Anaphylaxis is a much more serious allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

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Jason Hitch

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Antiseptics vs Disinfectants - How Do They Differ? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Aug 23, 2021
First Aid
Antiseptics vs Disinfectants - How Do They Differ?

Billions of bacteria and microorganisms can be found in every environment, including on human skin. Most of these bacteria are not harmful to humans, but some microorganisms can be dangerous and even deadly to us.

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Jason Hitch

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How Does a Defibrillator Work? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jul 22, 2021
First Aid
How Does a Defibrillator Work?

The heart is one of the most important organs of the human body. Heart rhythm problems can lead to life threatening situations, including sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing how a defibrillator works could save a life.

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Jason Hitch

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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of An Infected Wound? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jun 17, 2021
First Aid
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of An Infected Wound?

Most wounds have the potential to heal on their own, but the healing process may be interrupted if a wound gets infected. In this article, we look at the signs of an infected wound, how to prevent infection and how to treat it.

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Jason Hitch

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How To Become An Accredited First Aid Trainer - Our Complete Guide - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 26, 2021
First Aid
How To Become An Accredited First Aid Trainer - Our Complete Guide

Wondering how to become an accredited first aid trainer? In this guide, we look at the skills, qualifications and supplies you need to start training others in first aid.

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Jason Hitch

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Why Is Wound Care Important For Healing? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 11, 2021
Wound Care
Why Is Wound Care Important For Healing?

In this article, we take a look at the questions "Why is wound care important?" and "What happens when a wound doesn't heal?". We also discuss the importance of using the right wound dressing to ensure a smooth and timely recovery.

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Jason Hitch

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Sports Teacher Medical Supply Kit - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 15, 2020
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Sports Teacher Medical Supply Kit

LFA First Response is a Perth Metro and regional West Australian stockist of first aid room equipment suitable for use in school sports classes. We are a family owned and operated business that takes pride in offering expert, friendly and knowledgeable customer service.

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Jason Hitch

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Stretcher For Ambulances - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 09, 2020
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Stretcher For Ambulances

Patient transfer is an important process that needs to be conducted with care and precision. Having an appropriate ambulance stretcher will help you to reduce the risk of injuring a patient when raising and lowering the cot.

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Jason Hitch

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Guidance on School First Aid Procedures - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Oct 12, 2020
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Guidance on School First Aid Procedures

First aid policies are in place in schools to ensure that students can feel safe and well when unexpected circumstances arise. In compliance with legal obligations, schools must have the necessary first aid facilities and treatment available to all people at the school.

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Jason Hitch

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Restart A Heart Day - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Oct 12, 2020
technology
Restart A Heart Day

Approximately 34,000 Australians and New Zealanders suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year. Only 1 in 10 will survive cardiac arrest and the chance of survival decreases by 10% every minute a defibrillator is not used.

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Jason Hitch

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