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Pictured at the launch of a new inter agency led Community First Response (CFR) initiative in Kinsale are representatives from the RNLI, Fire Brigade, Garda Siochona, Civil Defense, Red Cross and Coast Guard.
On Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 19:30 in Actons Hotel, Pier Road, Kinsale a public meeting will be held to advance the initiative and to inform the community on the time-critical work that the volunteer First Response team will be carrying out when requested.
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Kinsale Community First Responders Press Release February 2017

Kinsale, Ireland - A new inter agency led Community First Response (CFR) initiative has been established in the popular Cork coastal town of Kinsale.
The new volunteer First Response unit has committed support from local emergency services such as An Garda Siochana, Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, RNLI, Coast Guard and the Irish Red Cross. The groups aim is to provide emergency first response care to people living in the community who suffer cardiac arrest, choking, cardiac chest pain or stroke.
On Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 19:30 in Actons Hotel, Pier Road, Kinsale a public meeting will be held to advance the initiative and to inform the community on the time-critical work that the volunteer First Response team will be carrying out when requested.
The first ten minutes in a cardiac arrest is key, as you reduce the chance of survival by 10% for every minute that passes. Given these statistics, early intervention by means of a ‘Chain of Survival’ is vital to offer a casualty their best chances.
Chain of Survival
• Recognise cardiac event and call 999/112
• Early CPR
• Rapid Defibrillation
• Paramedic Intervention
• Hospital Care
Kinsale has a population of approximately 5000, which can grow significantly in the summer months, as it is a popular seaside tourist town. And with the nearest ambulance bases in Cork City and Clonakilty situated over thirty minutes away, it is cr

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REPRO FREE<br /> Pictured at the launch of a new inter agency led Community First Response (CFR) initiative in Kinsale are representatives from the RNLI, Fire Brigade, Garda Siochona, Civil Defense, Red Cross and Coast Guard.<br /> On Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 19:30 in Actons Hotel, Pier Road, Kinsale a public meeting will be held to advance the initiative and to inform the community on the time-critical work that the volunteer First Response team will be carrying out when requested.<br /> Picture. John Allen<br /> <br /> Kinsale Community First Responders Press Release February 2017 <br /> <br /> Kinsale, Ireland - A new inter agency led Community First Response (CFR) initiative has been established in the popular Cork coastal town of Kinsale.<br /> The new volunteer First Response unit has committed support from local emergency services such as An Garda Siochana, Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, RNLI, Coast Guard and the Irish Red Cross. The groups aim is to provide emergency first response care to people living in the community who suffer cardiac arrest, choking, cardiac chest pain or stroke. <br /> On Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 19:30 in Actons Hotel, Pier Road, Kinsale a public meeting will be held to advance the initiative and to inform the community on the time-critical work that the volunteer First Response team will be carrying out when requested.<br /> The first ten minutes in a cardiac arrest is key, as you reduce the chance of survival by 10% for every minute that passes. Given these statistics, early intervention by means of a ‘Chain of Survival’ is vital to offer a casualty their best chances. <br /> Chain of Survival<br /> • Recognise cardiac event and call 999/112<br /> • Early CPR <br /> • Rapid Defibrillation <br /> • Paramedic Intervention<br /> • Hospital Care<br /> Kinsale has a population of approximately 5000, which can grow significantly in the summer months, as it is a popular seaside tourist town. And with the nearest ambulance bases in Cork City and Clonakilty situated over thirty minutes away, it is cr