BY DIONNE MEEHAN SINCE the start of 2023, Newtowncunningham Community First Responders have responded to 44 call-outs, with 13 of those occurring last month. With the first responders group set up to address the issue of waiting times for emergency service response, Newtowncunningham CFR Chairman, Roddy Smith told the Donegal News that on average, the […]
Paramedic honoured for her work during the Creeslough tragedy
A PARAMEDIC who was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award. Frances Griffin said it was an “honour” to accept the award while also paying tribute to her colleagues and management in the National Ambulance Service. A Creeslough local, Ms Griffin was among the first on […]
Increasing importance of first responders highlighted
THE life-saving role of community first responders and their vital importance in a rural area has been heard. Around 30 people attended a public meeting in Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham, on Tuesday night, to explore the potential of setting up community first responders (CFR) in the area. A CFR provides crucial care within a set radius […]