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'A great initiative' - HSE issues 150 defibrillators to community first responders

The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is delivering 150 defibrillators (AEDs) to volunteer Community First Responders across Ireland for off-duty use. The initiative means NAS staff will, for the first time, have an AED immediately to hand when a ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

Your Community

Order of Malta operating three life saving schemes

The Portlaoise unit of the Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps have announced that they are now operating three Community Response Schemes locally. The schemes are up and running in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and The Heath areas. Under the scheme ...

06 Sept 2023 at 19:52

Portlaoise

'It could save someone's life': donate your Re-turn bottles for defibrillators in Portlaoise

The new Portlaoise Community First Responders Group (PCFR) have launched an initiative to raise funds for the purchasing of AED kits. An AED is an automated external defibrillator, and costs around €1,200 to buy. This equipment could mean the ...

01 Oct 2024 at 07:53

Portlaoise

'Fearing CPR means the difference between life and death' say Laois first responders

Portlaoise Community First Responders are working to remove stigma and fear surrounding CPR and the use of defibrillators. The new group of volunteers from Portlaoise have trained with the National Ambulance Service to respond to health ...

14 Feb 2025 at 20:23

Portlaoise

Laois agri business donates life saving equipment to local first responders

A Laois agricultural business have donated life saving equipment to local community first responders. Portlaoise Community First Responders have received a donation of an AED from Stephen Dowling in Dúnmasc Genetics. This vital piece ...

10 Mar 2025 at 20:53

Portlaoise

Laois locals learn first aid to bridge 'vital minutes' waiting on ambulances

Portlaoise Community First Responders (PCFR) have recently held a "Restart a Heart" information evening, where attendees were shown the importance of CPR in life-threatening situations. The new group of volunteers from Portlaoise ...

24 Oct 2024 at 20:23

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Take part in the Dublin Women's mini marathon for Portarlington First Responders

Portarlington First Responders who are always on call for medical emergencies in the town and surrounding area, are now asking for local women to give them a boost in return. The group is inviting women to take part in the VHI ...

17 Apr 2017 at 11:20

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