First Responders in need of volunteers

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Thursday, 17 August 2017 11:34

By Grainne Connolly @grainne555

by Gráinne Connolly

The Community First Responders are seeking volunteers for their Armagh and Tyrone group.

They currently have 25 volunteers are trained in immediate life saving skills.

The group work alongside the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service in attending immediate life threatening, non-trauma 999 calls.

While attending these calls, they work within the 8 minute target to enhance chances of survival.

At the moment the group are still undermanned and are welcoming more volunteers.

There's more information about them on their facebook page:

To become a volunteer you can contact Frances Barrett on 07717801060.

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