Fifteen police officers began a Heartsaver First Aid training programme today as part of a national effort to equip frontline responders with essential life-saving skills. The initiative is a collaboration between the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The training teaches officers how to recognize medical emergencies, call for help, and perform critical life-saving procedures. The course is specifically designed for individuals with limited or no prior medical experience.
Additional sessions are scheduled throughout the week, with a second group attending on Wednesday and a third on Friday, bringing the total number of trained officers to 60.
Anderson Tuitt, Preparedness and Response Manager at NODS, said the programme is part of a broader effort to strengthen mass casualty management across agencies. The Fire Department, Defence Force, and disaster management volunteers will also participate in future training.
Director of NODS, Sherrod James, emphasised the importance of the initiative in enhancing the capabilities of first responders.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, Sarah Stuart, officially opened the training on behalf of Minister Hon. Rawdon Turner. Upon completion, participants will receive a Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
Great initiative. Or could very well save a life
Teach them how to save lives. All they have been doing is taking lives.
Take your foot off my neck screams the dummy
Yahhh Choke the critizens. Teach them how to choke us
This is a great initiative. Our police officers are often the first on the scene, so having them trained in first aid is a big win for public safety.
Good move, but let’s make sure the equipment and resources are there as well. First aid training without proper kits won’t go far
Great initiative!
What’s the protocol for a headshot victim? Oh right, there isn’t any. So teach them deescalation techniques while you’re at it please and thank you.
They need to undergo manners, trainiing in how to love people. How not to be evil.