With little immediate access to either ambulance support or any medical centre on Noosa North Shore, both Rural Fire Brigades in that area have teamed up with Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club to learn advanced resuscitation techniques (ART) to assist with resident and visitors first aid when required.
Both brigades have worked with the community education services from Noosa SLSC to gain certification in ART. Brigade member feedback was excellent for both training facilities and the training itself from Noosa’s experienced instructor Riley Palmer.
Now with defibrillator and resuscitation oxygen equipment available at both brigade
sheds – along with the new 18 ART certified operators – the brigade members can assist
with patient resuscitation and management until more experienced help arrives.
Given the tragic loss of life we experience on the North Shore across the year – having these
facilities available to assist is seen as a major step forward by the North Shore and Teewah
communities – and all thank Noosa SLSC for their excellent support with this.
