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If you are interested in becoming a
First Responder Contact:
Sherri Mitchell - President -
250-675-2420
Debbie Edwards - Vice President -
250-675-3355
To become a First Responder
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32 hours of training (no cost)
at Firehall #1
Passchendaele Road, Sorrento
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criminal record check has to be
completed
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Re-certification is
necessary every 3 years
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16 hours of training (no
cost)
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CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation), Spinal Management and AED (automated
external defibrillator)
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these courses are also
given once you have your First Responder License
We all carry
extensive medical equipment (supplied by South Shuswap
First Responders)
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medical bag with various
medical equipment from bandages, cold & hot packs.
glucogel, scissors etc
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oxygen, airways and
pocket masks
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BVM - bag valve masks
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blanket bag with 2
blankets
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clipboard for medical
forms to fill out
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there are 5 automated
external defibrillator's among
us
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medical gloves
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2 way radio
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Practices
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We meet
every second Wednesday, 7:00pm at Fire Hall #1, in Sorrento,
Passchendaele Road, right next to the Sorrento Hall.
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you are encouraged to attend
every meeting, but must attend a minimum of 12 practices per
year to keep your license active
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