Ambulance corps plans to offer CPR training in Spanish

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Ambulance corps plans to offer CPR training in Spanish

By Jane Lerner

The Journal News • January 27, 2009

The Spanish-speaking population of Spring Valley and surrounding communities continues to grow, but the number of people who could help out in a medical emergency remains small.

FULL STORY: http://www.lohud.com/article/20090127/NEWS...270377/0/NEWS02

[Guest alsfirefighter]

Very very progressive and I applaud them. I actually am almost done with a presentation I'm developing for personal delivery and the county dealing with diverse communities and how to understand them, connect with them and fulfill your function. CPR is one way to connect and invest in a community that right or wrong is vulnerable.

I've also been trying to push for fire prevention in spanish (or any other target language of high percentage..its not spanish in all areas). Some get very resistive to such activities...but remember one thing...our responsibilities take priority over personal political opinions. You can either complain about them or get to know them and work within cultures to better and improve difficulties or needs of your agencies.