About ERT

In an effort to increase student safety at campus events and intramural activities, 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 whenever first aid is required. These volunteers are dressed in red and staff any and all major campus events including: Orientation Week, IRC Formal, Powder Puff Football, Intramurals, ACERT and varsity athletic games.

ERT is also available every night of the week to ensure the safety of all students by patrolling Wilf’s and the Turret, WLUSU’s bar operations. In addition to promoting a safe campus, ERT also provides first aid certification in Life Saving Society courses for volunteers or any students wishing to be certified.

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

You can find ERT’s office on the third floor of the Fred Nichol’s Campus Centre, or contact them at 886-3668.