A new community first responder group has been set up in Kilkenny City.
16 trained volunteers are now responding to cardiac arrests and other life threatening emergencies with the CRITICAL charity.
The group began operating last month and are dispatched by the National Ambulance Service to incidents within a 10 km radius of the city.
Edward Walsh, Head of Operations and Standards with CRITICAL told KCLR News why the group is so valuable to the community: “Our volunteers are an essential link in the chain of survival, working alongside the National Ambulance Service to deliver rapid care when every second counts.”
“We want to empower local communities to save lives and we have seen the positive impact of our CFR groups in cities, towns, villages and rural areas across Ireland. I am positive that this latest group will be a major benefit to Kilkenny City.”
Edward spoke to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty:
