André, a proud native of Carleton Place, Ontario, has been deeply immersed in the realm of aquatics and lifesaving education since his formative years. His journey began as a lifeguard and swim instructor, culminating in the creation of Elemental First Aid during his senior years at Carleton Place High School in 2012. Driven by a genuine passion for imparting life-saving skills and swimming proficiency to individuals of all ages, André established Elemental First Aid with a clear mission in mind. Since then, he has dedicated over a decade to teaching First Aid and CPR courses to local businesses and the…