About Us
First aid training led by real emergency experience.
First Line Training Co. was founded by practising paramedics who saw a gap between how first aid is taught and how emergencies actually unfold. We built a training company to close that gap.
Our Story
Why we started First Line Training Co
After years working on the road as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic across regional Victoria, I've seen firsthand what a massive difference the chain of survival makes. Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation and early advanced care aren't just textbook concepts to me — they're the reason we've helped several local members of the community walk out of hospital after a cardiac arrest, back to their families and their lives.
That contrast stays with you: a mannequin on the floor of a community hall is a long way from a real cardiac arrest on a worksite, or in someone's home. My training draws on that real-world experience, working with people from all walks of life and every kind of situation, to help everyday people feel genuinely ready to step in when it matters most.
First Line Training Co was built on a simple premise — first aid training should be delivered by people who have actually used these skills under pressure. Not just instructors who have completed a trainer qualification, but paramedics who respond to emergencies for a living.
What We Stand For
Our values
Clinical credibility
Every instructor is a qualified, practising paramedic. Our training reflects current clinical guidelines and real emergency experience — not just what's in the manual.
Practical over theoretical
We prioritise hands-on skill development over passive learning. Participants leave our courses having practised the skills, not just heard about them.
Accessible and relevant
Training should be available to everyone — not just those who can travel to a city training centre. We come to you, and we tailor content to your context.
Honest and direct
We tell participants what they need to know, including the hard parts. Emergencies are stressful and unpredictable — our training reflects that reality.
Accreditation
Qualifications and accreditation
All First Line Training Co instructors hold current paramedic registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia and are partnered with a registered training organisation (RTO) certified to deliver nationally recognised first aid qualifications under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) framework. First Line Training Co partners with Rich River First Aid Pty Ltd (RTO 40990) to deliver nationally recognised first aid and CPR training throughout Echuca–Moama, Bendigo, Shepparton and surrounding regional communities. Training and assessment for nationally recognised courses is delivered by First Line Training Co on behalf of Rich River First Aid Pty Ltd. Following successful completion of all course requirements, Statements of Attainment are issued by Rich River First Aid Pty Ltd (RTO 40990).
Service Area
Where we operate
Based in the Echuca–Moama region, we deliver training across a broad geographic area throughout northern Victoria and southern New South Wales.
Ready to train with us?
Whether you're an individual looking for a certificate or an organisation needing ongoing compliance training, we'd like to hear from you.