Category Archives: Education

CDS community education and awareness efforts.

MVA Extrication Classes

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Comandos de Salvamento UDR instructor Marlon Rivas led a workshop in Motor Vehicle Extrications at our Central Base this last weekend .
The event included early morning exercises, class lectures, and written tests. At the end of the weekend, students were able to put their skills to the test while under duress and artifical stressors were implemented to mimic real life context of an MVA in downtown El Salvador or during a chaotic natural disaster.  Teachers of the class exposed students to psychological stress while practicing extrications and stabilization of make believe patients.  When Marlon was asked why he was exposing the students to stress while training he responded that the average Comando rescuer is exposed to the adverse weather and social elements of Salvadoran society at times without sleep or much to eat for days on end. During a mass casualty incident or natural disaster, these themes are exacerbated and a rescuer needs to be prepared.

First Aid and Disaster Mitigation in Bajo Lempa

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The educational department of CDS finished a training conference on February fourth in Bajo Lempa, Jiquilisco, and Usulután. Dr. Julio Cesar Orellana taught classes on emergency first aid during emergencies and disasters. Other Comandos de Salvamento staff included Dr. Adiel Delgado, and APAA instructor Henry Iván Gerónimo. 30 students that represent 29 communities in bajo lempa region took part in the learning experience.

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Bajo Lempa" Capacitando

 

CDS at the AirShow

This last Sunday January 30th, EMS teams from Comandos de Salvamento were invited by the Salvadoran Airforce (FAES) to participate in a simulated helicopter rescue of an injured soldier. The event took place at the Ilopango Air Show. Eight helicopters participated along with 2 brigades and 2 ambulances from the Central Base of Comandos de Salvamento. Photos: Francisco Campos

Airforce Day Rescue Demonstration

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Comandos de Salvamento paticipated in a rescue simulation this last Friday, 10th of December to celebrate National Aviation Day of the Salvadoran Air Force. Present at the celebration was president Mauricio Funes and other government officials. Other flight excercises included A-37 jet flybys and acrobatics. Two Comando EMS workers secured the practice manequin and it was raised by cable and secured in the Huey Helicopter. Foto: Mark Hoffman

First Aid Class in Wenatchee USA

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Comandos de Salvamento offered a First Aid class for the first time ever in the USA this past Friday in Wenatchee Washington. The class was sponsored by the Comité Salvadoreño de Washington Central. Many Latinos in the area work in agricultural and benefit from knowledge and skills the Comandos have in first aid and basic CPR. The course was geared for the first to respond meaning friend or family on scene and what to do before handing care over to more qualified EMS providers such as Ballard or Lifeline Ambulance.  Luis taught students how to manage basic injuries, choking, bleeding, small fractures, and sprains. Comandos de Salvamento wants to formally thank Ballard Ambulance of the Wenatchee Valley for loaning 8 adult training mannequins and 10 baby mannequins for the class to practice their newly acquired skills.

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