ISRAAID Equips Dominica With Certified First Aid Instructors And Life-Saving Training Tools

In a significant move to strengthen Dominica’s emergency response and disaster preparedness capabilities, IsraAID Dominica has successfully trained 12 individuals as certified instructors in First Aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use.

These newly certified instructors, trained under the standards of the St. John

Association of Saint Lucia, are now qualified to deliver certified training to others

across the island — creating a ripple effect of lifesaving knowledge and skills within

communities, schools, and response teams.

To support hands-on learning, IsraAID officially handed over two Professional

Manikin Collection Kits to the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) and the

Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services. Each kit includes adult, child, and

infant manikins, as well as AED training devices, providing realistic, practical

training opportunities for responders and community leaders alike.

“Such initiatives align perfectly with the Division’s goal to enhance staff

preparedness in responding to medical and trauma emergencies, while also

equipping citizens with vital knowledge and life-saving skills. The Dominica Fire and

Ambulance Services Division commends IsraAID as a valued partner and friend. We

have worked together in the past and will continue on this path to ensure our citizens

can live in a safer, more resilient environment,” said Chief Fire Officer, Wayne

Letang.

“I want to sincerely thank IsraAID for allowing me the opportunity to enhance my

confidence, skills, and readiness to assist in emergencies,” said one of the newly

trained instructors. “This First Aid training will go a long way—not only benefiting me

personally, but also empowering me to better serve my community and, by

extension, my country Dominica.” said newly trained instructor of ODM, Primrose

David.

A newly trained instructor, Fire Officer Popo added, “The training was very

informative it broadened my knowledge and strengthened some of my skills. I

appreciate the training, facilitators and IsraAID for exposing my collegues and I to

these sorts of training. The training allowed me to address situations with more

confidence. I will for sure use this knowledge to train and educate persons in my community, so there are better equipped in case of anything. I am looking forward to

many more trainings from IsraAID”

“The ODM’s sincere thanks goes out to IsraAID for their invaluable support in

conducting First Aid Training of Trainers in collaboration with the St. John’s

Ambulance Service. This training is a crucial step in strengthening our capacity to

enable community responders with the necessary skills to respond more effectively

in emergencies. The benefits of this initiative will be seen in the enhanced

preparedness and resilience of our communities. IsraAID’s partnership is deeply

appreciated,” said Craig Fabien, Programme Officer at the Office of Disaster

Management.

Fire Officer Cadette from the Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services added,

“Such donations manifest the bond between your NGO and the Fire Services. Such

an endeavor shows how valuable our service delivery is. This will enhance our

capacity to deliver a much improved training style through emboldened presentations

and practical demonstrations to our trainees, both in-house and the wider

community.”

This initiative forms part of IsraAID Dominica’s broader commitment to strengthening

community resilience and disaster preparedness by ensuring more people are

equipped to respond quickly and effectively when emergencies occur.