10 - Friday, December 7. 1990 - Nermh Sriore News

Photo submitted WEST VANCOUVER Fire Lt. Fred Bain recently graduated from the first responder trainers’ program at the Justice Institute of B.C. Bain is now ready to train other members of local fire and police departments in emergency first aid.

Crews get life-saving training

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West Virncouser dare Depart. ment bi. Pred) Barn recenths con: pleted training in Vancouver as a first responder tramer. Fie will now train focal police. fire and other personach on what to do a an accident scene before paramed- igs arrive, Hie Was among 26 graduates from around B.C.

“In the past. paramedies had to start front scratch when they ar- rived at an accident scene.” said paramedic academy director bony Williams. ‘Now with a trained first responder on the seene, they quickly find out what's been done, and can bevin their care from there."

Williams said first responders are trained to secure the scene and ensure there is no further risk of injury from fire, gas spills or other factors.

They are also trained to obtain a preliminary picture of the extent of injuries before paramedics ar- rive,

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