Personal Experience

1998 completed training part time fire fighter Stoney Creek
2000 amalgamation with Hamilton volunteer fire fighter Hamilton/Stoney Creek
presently 16 years as a first responder to emergencies
2006 Canadian Red Cross instructor/trainer certification.
2006 approved Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Preparing

to Respond

-STROKE-

Your Health

Philosophy

Advice

A Stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain gets interrupted.

Don't take chances with your health, know the signs and symtoms of

a Stroke . View the acronym F.A.S.T for Stroke and make sure the ABC are present. The ABC: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

The acronym F.A.S.T

FACE-facial numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
ARM- arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
SPEECH- slurred speech or difficulty speaking or understanding.
Time-time is imprtant; call 911 immediately.

Other signs and symtoms include:

a sudden,severe headache
dizziness or confusion
sudden loss of bladder control
unconsciousness or temporary loss of consciousness

Rapid Intervention Inc.

A heart attack or cardiac arrest can happen anywhere: home, work or out in the public. If you saw a family member unconscious and not breathing, would you know what to do?

According to a new poll released by the Canadian Red Cross, many people say they would not feel confident enough to attempt CPR.

Take time out to learn how to perform the CPR skills. It's not difficult to learn and it could save a life .

Immediate and effective CPR skills when used in conjunction with an AED (automated external defibrillator) can double a persons chance of survival.

First Aid/CPR/AED is a life saving skill that you can take with you anywhere, anytime and perform the necessary First Aid skills to save a life. Take a First Aid course and know what to do.

Vince Mamone : owner & instructor

Step up and boost your confidence to help and save a life.

Become a first aider and give immediate care to someone

who is ill or injured until more advance care can be obtained.

At Rapid Intervention our objective is to enhance a participants knowledge in regards to First Aid /CPR/AED

and build their confidence.

Many lives are saved each year because people lke you get involved. Every year many bystanders in Canada recognize and respond to emergencies. Consider to take time out and take a first aid course.

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