First Aid Course begins in Glanmire 20th February 2017
Glanmire Division is pleased to announce that an adult community first aid course will begin on 20th February 2017, running for 7 weeks on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The course will be held in St John Glanmire’s premises at Glanmire Industrial Estate, Sallybrook.
Topics covered include;
- Managing Incidents
- Resuscitation/CPR including AED
- Poisoning
- Patient Examination
- Fractures
- Miscellaneous Injuries
- Priorities of First Aid
- Control of Bleeding
- Communications
- Unconsciousness
- Wounds & Dressings
- Heart Attacks
- Strokes
- Burns & Scalds
The cost of this course is €100.
To book a place, email [email protected] with your… Continue reading
Divisional Inspection 2016
Glasnevin Division recently had their annual divisional inspection. This year Assistant Commissioner Patrick Dockery, along with District Officer Seamus Power attended to review the members’ skills and training.
On the night Mr Power, advanced paramedic, observed the members applying a cervical collar, securing a “patient” to a spinal board. Along with the members haemorrhage control skills.
CPR and AED, as well as splinting of limb injuries were demonstrated for Mr Dockery.
Thank you to both Mr Dockery, and Mr Power for attending on the evening.
Divisional Photo
Congratulations Emma.
On behalf of myself and the members of the division, I would like to congratulate Second Divisional Officer Emma Jane Uí Éiligh on her recent promotion to acting Officer In Charge of Drogheda. This comes following my own promotion to District Officer. I am now tasked with overseeing the running of multiple divisions throughout the region and so someone needed to take over the day-to-day running of Drogheda Division.
Emma has been entrusted with this task of continuing to drive the division forward and has the full support of her fellow divisional members. She has over 10 years service with… Continue reading
Dublin City Marathon 2016 – Prep Done, Ready To Go…
Thurs 27th Oct – Raheny members were involved in the some of the final stages of preparation for the Dublin City Marathon yesterday.
Equipment and consumables for our medical posts were packed, radio’s for control, course medical posts and foot patrol’s all checked.
The logistics fleet, ambulances, mini buses, pick up cars and cycle response units are all equipped and ready for transit.
Klaus-Peter Heise Memorial Competition
The Klaus-Peter Heise Memorial Day. St John Ambulance Drogheda held a First Aid Competition Today to help us all remember Klaus-Peter Heise, but also to remember his dedication and the service he gave to us and the people who needed it throughout Drogheda. Klaus Peter sadly past away on 23rd Sept 2014, so along with his Family George, Barbara, Claudia and Sebastian, the Division run’s a competition each year in Memory of Klaus-Peter.
The winner’s of the 2nd year’s competition are as follow:
Seniors:
1st Place – Jelena Saksina,
2nd Place – Sarah Maher,
3rd Place – Colin Maher… Continue reading
Updates On Our Duties Covered, Weekly Training Sessions And Other News – Week 40, 41 & 42
Duties… A selection of the duties we helped cover, Croke Park for the Dublin V Mayo replay, Dublin Zoo, Cross Country Races in Santry, Rugby at the Aviva, Dalymount for the Bohs V Rovers soccer game and Stock Car Racing.
Training… In training we covered Medications for all levels and Marathon injuries and illnesses in preparation for the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday 30th October.
Member News… Member, Maurice has left to do volunteer work in Greece for 3 months. Welcome new member Helen & congratulations to Gerard on his first duty with St. John.