Ready to Help
Some 80 000 people are trained yearly on the payable first aid and CPR courses organised by the Finnish Red Cross for the general public and companies.
FRC's branches have more than 550 first aid groups with some 8 500 active volunteers. The groups are on duty at ski slopes and in thousands of public events annually. They also help in rescue work when asked by the authorities.
First aid groups belong to the Voluntary Rescue Service, an organisation formed by over 40 civic organisations and 30 000 volunteers with the FRC as its coordinator.
The FRC also maintains its preparedness for major accidents and special circumstances by organising training courses for municipal social welfare and health care professionals. Furthermore, FRC's national emergency group of psychologists organises and coordinates psycho-social support in such situations.
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