The NAS Community Engagement Team are an integral link between the National Ambulance Service and communities all around Ireland.
Joined August 2022
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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: emseurope.org/ems-europe-ann…
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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➡️becomeacfr.ie
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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
shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-…
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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
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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!🚑💓
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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
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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 👏👏👏
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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 ➡️ becomeacfr.ie
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"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: bit.ly/3RBOE5F
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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 becomeacfr.ie & find your local group
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 becomeacfr.ie
NAS Community retweeted
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 ➡️ becomeacfr.ie
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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.
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Many community and local groups, including CFR groups can apply for funding through the HSE Lottery Grant.
Application deadline is next week!
@Community_NAS
Funding opportunity: Our National Lottery and Respite Care Grant Schemes offer €300 to €10,000 for community and voluntary organisations providing health and social services.
Applications close at 12 noon on 14 February 2025. For more information visit: hse.ie/lotterygrants
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The current warnings for #StormÉowyn are posted below.
Please stay up to date with met.ie/warnings-friday.html and check your local authority advice for further information.
Follow met.ie and Met Éireann app for the most recent warnings ⚠️
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Want to learn a new skill this year?
Why not make it something that could save a life and learn CPR with your local Community First Responder group.
Find out more here ➡️becomeacfr.ie
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⚠️#StormDarragh Update⚠️
Very strong & gusty northwest winds🌬️
Status Orange -Wind warning for Munster, Connacht
Valid: 20:00 Fri 06/12 to 10:00 Sat 07/12
Status Orange - Wind warning for Leinster, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan
Valid: 22:00 Fri 06/12 to 10:00 Sat 07/12
