NAS Community

The NAS Community Engagement Team are an integral link between the National Ambulance Service and communities all around Ireland.

[EMS Europe @European_EMS]

We are pleased to announce that the next EMS Europe congress will be held in Ireland in 2027

#EMS2027 is hosted by EMS Europe, in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service of Ireland

More info: https://t.co/FjKtimxHox

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Do something amazing this year and become a CFR! Community First Responders are volunteers who are trained to attend certain emergency calls in their communities.

They aim to get there in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

Go to➡️https://t.co/Vhkn1v5its

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

LISTEN BACK National Services Day Mahon Point Sat Sept 6th 11am-4pm
@pjcoogan chats to @AmbulanceNAS @NAS_CEO_AREA_D Stephen O'Flaherty about what to expect
https://t.co/sVtK4Uy9yq

[NAS Community @Community_NAS]

Congratulations on an impressive milestone. 10 years serving the community and doing extraordinary things to improve the chain of survival in Killarney and the surrounding areas.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit celebrated it's 10th anniversary last week. Over these years, they've responded to over 2,700 calls for help and made a huge difference in saving lives.

Read the entire piece here: https://t.co/UBtgE9o5Wy

[NAS_Waterford @NAS_Waterford]

On Monday Evening we welcomed CFR groups from across the city & county into our station organised by Jonathan Lynch @Community_NAS.
Volunteer’s rotated through different stations, gaining hands-on experience in patient assessment, advanced airways, cardiac arrest scenarios 1/2

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Our @Community_NAS is delighted to host CPR demonstrations for everyone next week.
Some CFR groups and @Corks96FM will take part in this FREE event!

▶️21st Aug at Black Pool Shopping Centre
▶️22nd Aug at @mahonpointsc

Hop in if you're around and learn to save a life!🚑💓

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Big congratulations to the Killarney CRU!🎉

With 50 awesome volunteers, they’ve just won the award for Best Community First Responder Group.

Keep up the amazing work!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #NVWIreland

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek!

All week our @Community_NAS team will be presenting awards to recognise the hard work of our incredible community and staff volunteers 👏👏👏

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in their communities. They aim to get there in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/Vhkn1v5Qj0

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

"When every second counts, Community First Responders can make the difference between life and death."

Thank you to @IrishTimes for the article, with 2025 marking 20 years since the CFR scheme began.

Read the full piece here: https://t.co/gnlBNGu7I6

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

At the end of last month there were 326 active CFR groups that responded to 1106 calls - that's more than 35 responses every single day in March!

If you're interested in helping your community and learning life-saving skills; go to https://t.co/Vhkn1v5its & find your local group

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

The National Ambulance Service is delighted to support the CFR groups and all their work as First Responders providing assistance to their fellow islanders when they need it.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Well done to the @Community_NAS team, who oversee the establishment and development of CFR schemes all over Ireland and our islands.

CFRs make a real difference to their communities, and no where is this more visible than on the islands.

[NAS Community @Community_NAS]

Closing date for nominations is the 10th of April

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

You can now send in nominations for this year's NAS Community Awards.

It might be an instructor who engages in outstanding community training or a volunteer who develops a new way to supporting their community - you tell us!

To nominate someone, go to: https://t.co/XB3RUiOFvm

[NAS Community @Community_NAS]

Thanks to Abbey O'Brien for this amazing art piece done for Kildare Town CFR group. We have to agree with Abbey, it takes a big heart to be a CFR volunteer and we are so thankful for all the volunteer responders across the CFR network.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Last week, NAS attended a Road Safety event and demo in Fermoy, Cork.

Pictured here with the group are RTC survivor Mark, and Leo, father of an RTC victim.

Thanks to Paramedics Cian and Mark, and Community Engagement Officer Stephen who attended the event.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

In some cases, dispatching a first responder scheme is the most appropriate response.

Registered Community First Responders (CFRs) are linked to the National Ambulance Service’s call taking/dispatch function.

Find out more at https://t.co/Vhkn1v5Qj0

[NAS Community @Community_NAS]

delighted to work with HSE Primary Care Nursing Teams from across the Island Communities in the North and West regions to deliver an Emergency First Responder course. Island Nurses work closely with the Ambulance Service in responding to emergency calls on the Islands.

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in their communities.

They aim to get there in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/Vhkn1v5Qj0

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack?❤️‍🩹

If you suspect the symptoms of a heart attack, dial 999 or 112 immediately and ask for an ambulance.