MONDAY was a big day on Arranmore Island with the arrival of a new ambulance and the presentation of First Responder Certificates to ten local people who underwent the training course.
The special presentation was held at CFFAM, Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s Community Centre.
The group of volunteers, led by John McCafferty, recently completed an Emergency First Responder (EFR) course and they were presented with their certificates by John Joe McGowan, National Ambulance Service (NAS) General Manager Operations – West.
The second major event of the day was the arrival of a new ambulance to replace an older vehicle.
The new vehicle has been supplied by NAS which has made a significant investment in training and equipping the islanders as part of our planning for medical emergencies. In addition
Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo, provided details about the provision of an Emergency Care Information Sheet to be distributed to every home on the island.
A number of islanders also received Certificates of Appreciation from NAS to recognise the first responder support they have given to their community in recent years.
“I am delighted to be here and to be able to present Emergency First Responder Certificates to John McCafferty and the group,” Mr McGowan said.
“They are making a real difference on this island and the National Ambulance Service is delighted to support them and all their work in providing assistance to their fellow islanders and visitors to Arranmore when they need it. They are a very valuable resource and deserve great credit for their efforts,”
Mr Monaghan stressed the importance of the emergency care leaflet for every household containing important resident and visitor medical emergency information.
John McCafferty thanked the NAS and those who undertook the training and welcomed the emergency care leaflet.
Information on becoming a Community First Responder volunteer was available on the website www.becomeacfr.ie .
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