Active First Responders are a voluntary organisation training the local community in CPR and AED use and linked to NAS to respond to Cardiac Arrest calls
Meath Prehospital training/networking sessions really going from strength to strength. 80ppl attended last night. Thanks to @ActiveFR for hosting. Talk from chest pain nurse, LUCAS practice, paeds session. NAS ambulance on site. Well done all!
We were delighted to host the 3rd Meath Prehospital Networking and Training Night in Skryne yesterday. 80 pre hospital care providers from around the county attended including CFR groups, Civil Defence and members of NAS who all contributed to a really informative night.
We have received reports of individuals wearing “Community First Responder” badges fundraising door to door in the North Co. Dublin area recently.
These are not collecting on behalf of CFR groups in the area.
Please ask to see a fundraising permit or ID before donating.
This Thursday 20th Dec. we need your help to raise funds for the @EnnisRoadCFR at Dunnes, Jetland. Like the ambulance service #NASMidwest we will work over the Christmas and New Year periods to ensure the best outcomes for heart attacks, cardiac arrests, choking and strokes.
Won 2 Irish Heart Foundation Heartsafe Community Award's.
Development of a community instructor team.
Thank you to the area of Dunshaughlin, Culmullan, Batterstown, Dunsany, Drumree, RST, Moynalvey & Kiltale for all your support.
Today marks 4 years since we went live with NAS
Over those 4 years, we have been activated to just under 300
Provided a 24/7 service
We now have 60 Trained, experienced, equipped and vetted community first responders
Involved in the deployment of 15 Public Access Defibrillators so no where in our community is more then 3 -4km from the closest AED.
-Trained nearly 1,000 people in the local area in CPR and AED skills through community training days, workshops, school visits, public displays
#OHCAR2017 report shows continued high rates of bystander CPR (80%) and defibrillation prior to EMS arrival (21%).
Overall survival at 6.5% means 152 patients were discharged alive
Well done to all links in the chain!
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The #OHCAR2017 report highlights the high rates of bystander CPR at 80% and defibrillation prior to EMS arrival at 21%. Overall survival at 6.5% means 152 patients were discharged alive after a successful resuscitation.
Well done to all involved in the Chain of Survival
12 of our responders are currently undertaking the PHECC FAR course on a weekly basis for the next 6 weeks so they have a better understanding of they medical conditations or issues they may face on calls. Our training team aim to run this course on a yearly basis.
There are 42 registered events so far this year. To find the nearest one to you please visit https://t.co/wScKrFuQ36
If you would like to register an event please email [email protected]
European Restart-a-Heart Day Event - #Ballyshannon#Donegal
Due to possible inclement weather please note CHANGE OF VENUE to Kilbarron House Parish Centre, Ballyshannon - SUNDAY 14th Oct, 2pm
#Ballyshannon#Bundoran#Creevy
Patient outcome can be highly dependent on their pre hospital condition & care.
Pit Crew Approach to Pre Hospital Trauma Resuscitation @EMSgathering@David_Menzies#prehospitalcare
Come along and support our yearly fundraiser for the responders of Dunshaughlin, Skryne, Rathfeigh, Tara, Culmullen, Moynalvey & Kiltale on Saturday 28th July in the Shibín, Dunshaughlin
Some of the team from ACTIVE First Responders joined the team from ICRR at the launch of the Meath Rapid Response Car in Trim The AFR team have already been on calls with the ICRR doctor Dr. Niall Conroy. It is brilliant to have such a fantastic asset in the county.