Cork CFR group could become template for national roll-out

The setting up of a life-saving community first responder (CFR) group on the outskirts of Cork City could become a template for the roll-out of similar groups across the country.

In the first initiative of its kind for the St John Ambulance charity, which specialises in the delivery of first aid and CPR training, its volunteers in the Glanmire Division are spearheading the establishment of a CFR group in the area.

They held a community information meeting last week after which almost 40 people registered their interest in getting involved. The start-up group even won a defibrillator while attending a CFR conference at the weekend.