Emergency Response Team

In an effort to increase student safety on campus, WLUSU introduced the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in 1994. This team is comprised of volunteers certified at the Red Cross First Responder level whose mission is to assist the Laurier community with their first aid needs.  First Responder training enables ERT volunteers to be trained in advanced first aid skills, including the use of oxygen.  These volunteers are dressed in red polos and staff major campus events including: Orientation Week, IRC Formal, Homecoming, and anything else upon request in addition to their regular shifts.

ERT also provides the Laurier Community with Standard First Aid Courses and Recertifications which can be registered for under the Certification Courses tab. ERT operates daily from 3:00pm to 3:00am from September to April. In addition to their regular hours, ERT also runs 24-hour weekend service, beginning at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon and extending until 3:00 am on Sunday night.  ERT works alongside FOOT Patrol, Special Constable Services and other organizations to ensure the safety of the Laurier Community. You can reach ERT through Special Constable Services at 519-885-3333.

In 2001, ERT was recognized at the National ACERT conference as the Team of the Year.

In 2006, ERT added Oxygen Administration and Automated External Defibrillation to their services and standardized hours from 6:30pm-2:45am

In 2007, ERT transitioned to a Red Cross First Responder Level of Care and extended their hours of operation to encompass 3:00pm-3:00am. 

In 2008, ERT started operating 24 hours a day throughout the weekend.

 You can find ERT’s office at 232 King Street, or contact them at 885-3333.