South Shuswap

First Responders Association

Sorrento, BC Canada

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Shuswap First Responders

 

If you are interested in becoming a First Responder Contact:

 

Sherri Mitchell - President - 250-675-2420

Doug Brown - Vice President - 250-675-4745

We still need members in Tappen & Eagle Bay

 

  To become a First Responder

  • 32 hours of training (no cost) at Firehall #2 Greer Rd Sorrento

  • criminal record check has to be completed

Re-certification is necessary every 3 years

  • 16 hours of training (no cost)

  CPR (cardiopulmonary resucitation), Spinal Management and AED (automated external defibrillator)

  • these courses are also given once you have your First Responder License

  We all carry extensive medical equipment (supplied by South Shuswap First Responders)

  • medical bag with various medical equipment from bandages, cold & hot packs. glucogel, scissors etc

  • oxygen, airways and pocket masks

  • BVM - bag valve masks

  • blanket bag with 2 blankets

  • clipboard for medical forms to fill out

  • there are 5 AED's among us

  • medical gloves

  • 2 way radio

    Practices

  • we meet every 2nd Wednesday night at 7 pm at Fire Hall #2

  • 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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