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🔥 First Aid for Burns – Know What to Do! 🩹 When burns happen, quick and proper first aid is key: 1️⃣ Stop the burning process: Stop, Drop, Cover & Roll or douse flames with water. 2️⃣ Cool the burn: Use cool running water for at least 20 minutes. 🕒 3️⃣ Remove jewellery or tight clothing (if safe) to prevent restriction. 4️⃣ Cover the burn: Use a clean, non-stick dressing (cling film works well). 5️⃣ Keep them warm: Protect unburnt areas to avoid hypothermia. 🧣 DO NOT: ❌ Use ice or lotions. ❌ Peel off clothing stuck to the burn. ❌ Pop blisters. Significant Burns? Seek professional help immediately 🚑 Stay safe, stay prepared! 💡 #BurnFirstAid #FirstAidTips #BePrepared #SummerSafety

🪲 Bites & Stings First Aid: Ticks, Bees, Wasps & Ants 🐝 While most stings and bites cause pain or swelling, some can trigger severe allergic reactions or even paralysis. Quick action saves lives! What to do for stings & bites: ✅ Bee sting: Remove the sting quickly without squeezing the venom sac 🐝 ✅ Tick bite: Freeze the tick (if safe) and seek medical help. Avoid squeezing the body of the tick. ✅ Apply a cold compress for pain and swelling (except for tick bites). ✅ Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis: difficulty breathing, swelling, rash, or collapse 🚑 ⚠️ Call an ambulance if: ❗ Multiple stings occur around the face or mouth ❗ There are signs of severe allergic reaction ❗ A history of anaphylaxis exists Always stay alert and carry an adrenaline auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen™) if prone to severe allergies. 🩺 Learn more about tick allergies at https://hubs.la/Q032zK3b0 #BitesAndStings #FirstAid #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

“Real life doesn’t come with a filter.” Emergencies aren’t blurred, censored, or neatly packaged. They’re raw, chaotic, and demand immediate action. Will you be ready? At Real Response, we bring emergencies to life with: ✅ Lifelike moulage (fake wounds). ✅ Immersive roleplay scenarios. ✅ Training designed to prepare you for the unfiltered reality of saving a life. Don’t wait for the moment when someone’s life is in your hands—train with confidence now. #RealLifeNoFilter #SimulationTraining #BePreparedToSaveALife

🤢 Food Poisoning First Aid: Know the Signs & Stay Safe! 🦠 Food poisoning can strike from bacteria, viruses, or toxins lurking in our meals. 🚫 Here’s what to look out for: ⚠️ Symptoms: Abdominal cramps 🍽️ Nausea 🤢 Vomiting 🤮 Diarrhea 💩 Fever 🌡️ Headaches 🤕 High-Risk Foods: Undercooked meats 🍗🥩 Raw or undercooked eggs 🥚 Seafood 🦞 Unpasteurised dairy 🧀 Prepared salads 🥗 👨⚕️ When to See a Doctor: If symptoms last more than 3 days ⏳ If you can't keep fluids down 🥤 Blood or mucus in vomit or stools 🩸 💡 Prevention Tips: Always wash hands 🧼 Cook foods thoroughly 🔥 Stay hydrated 💧 Stay safe and make sure to follow food safety practices to avoid food poisoning! 🍽️ #FoodPoisoning #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

🐙 Jellyfish Stings: How to Handle Them 🌊 A jellyfish sting can be painful, but knowing how to react could save a life! Here’s what to do: Signs of a Sting 🔥 Immediate sharp pain 🔥 Redness, swelling, or wheals 🔥 Severe symptoms: Difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest, restlessness First Aid for Tropical Areas (Box Jellyfish, Irukandji) 1️⃣ Get out of the water and call for help 🆘 2️⃣ Apply vinegar on the sting to neutralise stinging cells (avoid vinegar for Bluebottle stings) 3️⃣ Pick off tentacles (safely) and apply cold packs or ice 🧊 4️⃣ Seek urgent medical help if severe symptoms occur First Aid for Non-Tropical Areas (Bluebottle, Minor Stings) 1️⃣ Pick off tentacles and rinse with seawater 🌊 2️⃣ Apply heat (hot water or warm pack) for pain relief 🌡️ 3️⃣ Call for help if symptoms persist or worsen 🚑 Stay calm, act fast, and ensure the safety of yourself and others! 🌟 #JellyfishSting #OceanSafety #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

☀️ Protect Your Skin: Skin Cancer Awareness 🌞 Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and most cases are caused by UV radiation from the sun. 🌞 Here's how you can protect yourself: Sunburn & Tanning 🚨 1 in 8 adults & 1 in 5 teens get sunburnt on summer weekends! 💥 Sunburn can cause pain, blisters, and long-term damage to your skin. ❌ Tanning = skin damage! A tan doesn’t mean you’re healthy—it’s your skin showing signs of UV damage. Prevention Tips 🧴 Slip on protective clothing 🧴 Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen 🧢 Slap on a hat 🌳 Seek shade 😎 Slide on sunglasses What to Do If You're Sunburnt 🌡️ Cool your skin with damp towels or cool showers 💧 Stay hydrated 🌞 Avoid sun until healed ⚠️ See a doctor if symptoms worsen or blisters appear Be SunSmart Check UV levels & protect your skin even on cool or cloudy days! Protect yourself now, to prevent skin cancer later. 💪 #Sunburn #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

🐍 Deadly Bites: Snake, Blue-Ringed Octopus & Cone Shell First Aid 🐙 Australia is home to venomous snakes and marine creatures like the Blue-Ringed Octopus and Cone Shell, whose bites can cause paralysis or even death. Knowing what to do can save lives! If someone is bitten: ✅ Stay calm and call an ambulance immediately 🚑 ✅ Keep the person still and reassured ✅ Apply a Pressure Immobilisation Bandage to slow venom movement 🩹 ✅ Start CPR if unresponsive and not breathing ⚠️ DO NOT: ❌ Cut, wash, or suck the bite ❌ Use a tourniquet ❌ Capture or kill the animal (take a photo for ID if safe!) Stay calm, act fast, and remember these steps — you could be the difference between life and death. #SnakeBite #BlueRingedOctopus #ConeShell #FirstAid #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

🌞 Stay Cool, Stay Safe! 🌡️ Heat-induced illness can happen quickly in hot conditions. Know the signs and how to manage it: dizziness, nausea, high temp, or even confusion. 🩺 Tips to Prevent Heat Illness: ✅ Stay hydrated 💧 ✅ Wear light, loose clothing 👕 ✅ Take breaks in shaded, cool areas 🌳 ✅ NEVER leave kids, elderly, or pets in parked vehicles 🚫 Quick Actions if Heat Illness Hits: Move to a cool space 🕶️ Loosen clothing 👔 Cool with cold water, fans, or ice packs 🧊 Seek professional help if symptoms don’t improve 🚑 Let’s beat the heat safely! 🌞👊 #HeatSafety #StayHydrated #FirstAidTips #BePrepared #SummerSafety

🌊 First Aid for Drowning – Know What to Do 🛟 Key Steps to Save a Life: 1️⃣ Stay Safe: Only attempt a rescue if it's safe for you. Use ropes, floats, or call for help. 2️⃣ Remove from Water: Safely bring the person to land ASAP. 3️⃣ Check Responsiveness: ✅ If breathing but coughing → monitor closely & call for help. 🚫 If unresponsive & not breathing → Start CPR immediately (rescue breaths + compressions). 4️⃣ Call for Help: Always seek medical attention after a drowning incident, even if the person recovers. DO NOT: ❌ Delay CPR for an AED (use as soon as available). ❌ Attempt chest compressions in water. Stay water-wise & lifesaving-ready. Prevention and quick action save lives! 🌟 #WaterSafety #SafetyTips #FirstAidBasics #BePrepared #HealthAndSafety

🎄✨ Holiday Break Incoming! 🎉 After an incredible and busy 2024, our team at Real Response is taking some much-needed time off to recharge and celebrate with loved ones. 💙 We’ll be running on a skeleton crew from 20th Dec - 6th Jan. 🗓️ 📢 Exciting news! Our 2025 public courses are now live—secure your spot today at https://hubs.la/Q0307wYy0 🚨 Wishing you all a safe, happy, and joy-filled holiday season! 🎁🌟 See you in 2025, refreshed and ready to go! 🚀 #HolidayClosure #FirstAid #HappyHolidays #RealResponse 🎆