(Lheidli T'enneh Territory - Prince George, Dec. 3, 2015) – The Red Cross and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are celebrating a record number of First Nation individuals across BC that graduated as part of the First Nations First Responders program. The final graduation for 2015 took place today in Prince George and in the last year, 118 First Responders were trained in First Nation communities throughout BC.
The First Responders program is designed to provide local community leaders with the knowledge, skills and tools required to respond to illness or injury while awaiting the arrival of paramedics or evacuation to more advanced medical care. A number of graduates have already used their skills in emergency events in their communities, as well as leading to professional opportunities.
Congratulations to all the First Responder graduates this year! Read the full release here.