With thanks to the team from the Arapawa Training Centre at Kilbirnie, members of HVFP were brought up to date on First Aid today with training in Primary Assessment & CPR; core skills which all members of the Fire Service need to maintain.

Today we (re)gained proficiency in First-Response CPR on adults, children and infants and in responding to airway blockages; these being some of the most common, most fundamental First Aid aspects.

The focus is twofold; these are skills that are likely to be called upon when on duty as Fire Police, and also these are skills that have a great amount of value both around the home, and the workplace. It does serve to highlight the large amount of value that we as volunteers - and you as our friends, employers and family - gain through our training.

A big thanks to the Training team for making themselves available on a Sunday to allow us to retain proficiency in this most important area.

Also today the Unit had a chance to look over some additional portable power generators that we've added to our inventory. These will be covering for the absence of our Generator/Lighting Plant - which is off having some work done.