British Virgin Islands

Police officers being trained in emergency care and treatment

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 16, 2014 (DDM) - Eleven police officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are developing their first responder skills this week through training in Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT).

The week-long course is organised by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) as part of its annual training programme with support from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). It is designed to develop officers’ skills as first responders, specifically in the area of patient care and assessment at the scene of injury, illness or catastrophe.

First Responders to test Search and Rescue skills in exercise

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, June 18th, 2014 (DDM) - First responders in the British Virgin Islands will test their search and rescue (SAR) skills on Thursday with support from visiting Royal Navy officers aboard the ship HMS Protector.

Governor and Premier urge residents to be smart and reduce risks

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, June 2nd, 2014 (DDM) - As the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, there’s a unified call for residents of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to Be Smart, Reduce Risks and Be Prepared.

British Virgin Islands

Police officers being trained in emergency care and treatment

First Responders to test Search and Rescue skills in exercise

Governor and Premier urge residents to be smart and reduce risks

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