WELCOME
Thank you for taking the time to explore ways you can make a difference in your community. Your willingness to contribute help those around you is truly appreciated. Together, we can create a positive and inspire others to join in. Let's continue to support one another and build a stronger community!
Who We Are
Welcome to the Borrisole Community First Responder Group! We are a dedicated team of community members trained to support the national ambulance service in providing timely medical assistance during emergencies. Our mission is to empower individuals with no medical background to save lives and offer vital support in critical situations. Join us in building a responsive group that values your availability and comfort, without any pressure or expectations.
Be apart of Borrisoleigh and Community First Responders Group
When a heart stops – seconds count!
Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Our aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.
Our role is to help stabilise the patient and provide the appropriate care including CPR & defibrillation, until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment.
Events & Activities
CFR Ireland
How to use an AED
OPERATION SUMMARY
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Confirm patient is unconscious, no breathing, no pulse.
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Turn on the AED and follow the voice & visual prompts.
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Attach electrode pads to patient’s bare chest (male or female) as indicated.
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Stop CPR and do not touch patient while AED analysing.
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Deliver a shock by pressing flashing red light if indicated.
Chain of Survival
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Early Access:
Recognizing a medical emergency and calling for help (activating the emergency response system) is the first vital step.
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Early CPR:
Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) helps maintain blood flow to the heart and brain until professional help arrives.
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Early Defibrillation:
Rapid defibrillation using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can restore a normal heart rhythm.
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Early Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS):
Advanced medical professionals provide further care and treatmen
Where are we going?
Our hopes for future
growth
Support our causes to enhance emergency response, improve community health, and empower individuals to take life-saving actions.
Emergency Response
Rapidly respond to medical emergencies in the community, ensuring timely first aid and assistance.
Community Health
Enhance community health awareness through educational programs, workshops, and health promotion initiatives.
Youth Training
Empower youth with life-saving skills and knowledge to build a generation of responsible health advocates.
Elderly Support
Provide specialized care and support services to elderly members of the community, ensuring their health and well-being.