Red Crescent official: 'The First Eight' program boosts emergency response before ambulance arrival
Abdullah Al-Haidan says the 'First Eight' program trains the public to respond to emergencies in the crucial minutes before ambulances arrive.
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AIAbdullah Al-Haidan, Director of Institutional Excellence at the Hail branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, said that the 'First Eight' is a community training and awareness program designed to enhance emergency response during the critical first minutes before ambulance teams arrive.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, he explained that the initiative teaches the public how to handle emergency situations prior to the arrival of medical services, which plays a significant role in saving lives and ensuring the safety of the injured after first aid procedures.
Al-Haidan emphasized the importance of time in managing emergencies before the ambulance reaches the scene.
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