FORT ST. JOHN – St. John Ambulance (SJA) and Alpha Training Solutions (ATS) have announced a new partnership in Fort St. John, in order to broaden their reach in delivering first aid and safety training to Northeastern British Columbia.
As of September 1, 2016, ATS will be taking over the SJA facility at 10066 Tundra Street. Under the partner-provider agreement, ATS will be delivering SJA training in addition to its existing roster of industrial and outdoor courses from other providers.
“It had become apparent that we had to do something different to continue serving our clients and communities in Northeastern B.C.” shares Karen MacPherson, CEO of St. John Ambulance (B.C. and Yukon). “We approached ATS because they have a well-established presence. ATS has attracted and retained its customers through strong service and relationship building, and a commitment to quality and professionalism.”
The move from competitors to partner-providers presents a new and exciting opportunity for both the two organizations and to communities of Northeastern British Columbia. Together, ATS and SJA will be able to continue serving communities in Northeastern B.C. with the best first aid, industrial and outdoor courses available on the market today. Residents can continue to rely on the solid expertise of each organization, as both teams share the mission of delivering quality safety training to the public.
Established in Fort St John in 1998, ATS is a second-generation, family-run business. Originally providing safety training and field ambulances, ATS recently restructured its operations to focus solely on safety training.
Training is and always has been the heart and future of Alpha”, asserts Sarah Conkin, President of ATS. “Our goal is to help students gain the confidence needed to competently and efficiently perform in their work environment and emergency situations. We look forward to serving the people of Fort St. John and surrounding areas from our new location, and operating within our exciting partner-provider agreement with St John Ambulance.”
While collaborating to maintain their presence in Northeastern B.C., the two organizations will continue to remain separate entities. SJA will no longer be operating a branch in Fort St. John, however the arrangement will enable the charity to retain its Northeastern base for delivering its mandated community care programs.
The details of the partnership, such as specific course offerings, are currently in development and will be announced as soon as they become available. Customer patience is appreciated as both entities undergo this short transition phase in Fort St. John.
