It's #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer - did you know skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland?

Skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV rays and not using a sunbed.

Protect your skin by following the #SunSmart 5 S's.

Please, if you're in hospital or witness a medical emergency, respect the privacy of both patients and staff and don't take any photos or recordings.

Last Friday, Community Engagement Manager
Ger O'Dea and student paramedic Megan Pender were on Ireland AM explaining the importance of early CPR and defibrillation and community first response.

Watch the full segment here: bit.ly/4bAMP0Y

We're always glad to have the support of Dublin Fire Brigade!🚒🚑

Mura bhfuil tú ag aireachtáil go maith, is féidir leat comhairle shláinte a fháil ó do chógaiseoir áitiúil.

Faigh amach faoin iliomad seirbhísí a chuireann cógaslanna ar fáil.

Coming into summer there's an increase in activity around farms throughout the country. 🚜

This can lead to an increase in accidents, so we're urging you all to stay safe, particularly if there are children on the farm.

Go to www2.hse.ie/babies-childre…

Our Pipes & Drums band play an essential role in representing NAS at services and events all over the country. 🥁

All serving or retired NAS staff can join, regardless of where you're based. If you're interested, contact [email protected]✉️

Congrats on the win, Leo!🎊

Leonard has contributed so much to his community in Ballina over his lifetime, including being a member of the Ballina Order of Malta since the age of 10yrs, being a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and the founding member of Ballina CFR Scheme.

Day 4 of National Ambulance Service - Community Volunteer Awards 2024
Category: Best Community First Responder- Coordinator
Winner: Leonard McDonnell, Ballina Community First Responders

Congratulations Leo!🥳Stay tuned for more fun pictures!

Má tá tú ag aireachtáil tinn agus cúram ag teastáil uait, smaoinigh ar na roghanna go léir.

Protect yourself, your loved ones and your community by getting vaccinated against measles.

Together, we can stop the spread of this preventable disease.

Find out more: bit.ly/3JbYyXd

Congratulations to our winning Instructor🥳
Paddy has worked tirelessly over the years delivering lifesaving CFR courses to his group, to members of his community in Kildare Town, GAA Clubs, Scout Groups and all the neighbouring CFR groups that Paddy has helped out along the way.

Day 3 of National Ambulance Service - Community Volunteer Awards 2024
Category: Best Community First Responder Instructor Winner: Paddy Gibney, Kildare Town Community First Responders

Here's a glimpse of when we surprised Paddy🥳Stay tuned for more fun pictures!

We'd like to wish Christy a very happy retirement, he's certainly earned it! Thank you for your service.

A proud performance from the Pipes & Drums band, as always 🥁

NAS were delighted to be involved in the Student Safe event organised by the RNLI and the Port of Cork last week.

100 students learnt about different emergency skills such as CPR, water safety and being summer safe.

Injury units are often much faster than going to the Emergency Department.

Check where your nearest injury unit is and its opening hours here: bit.ly/3KbxdVT

Injury units treat recent injuries that are not life-threatening, including:

➡️ broken bones, sprains and strains
➡️ minor facial injuries
➡️ minor scalds and burns
➡️ wounds, bites, cuts and grazes

📍 Find your nearest unit here: bit.ly/3PMSxRU

Our Community Engagement Manager Ger O Dea and student paramedic Megan Pender explained the importance of early CPR and defibrillation and community first response on Ireland AM this morning.

Register an AED 👇nationalambulanceservice.ie/community/aed

Become a CFR 👇
becomeacfr.ie

Congratulations Myrtle🥳

She has volunteered with Wicklow Town CFRs for over 8 years, dedicating substantial personal time to benefit her community, embodying generosity & selflessness. She is described as “simply the best person to ever grace the field” & “a beautiful soul”.

Day 2 of National Ambulance Service - Community Volunteer Awards 2024

Category: Best Community First Responder - Member Winner: Myrtle McElwee, Wicklow Town Community First Responders & Beating Hearts Wicklow

Check Myrtle's reaction on our surprise🥳Stay tuned for more fun!