More than half of Protection Island residents know CPR, ready to save lives
NANAIMO — On idyllic and peaceful Protection Island, more than half of those who live there are ready to jump into action.
In the last six months alone, volunteer firefighters on the Island taught nearly 100 people, ages 5 to 78, how to properly do CPR and use an AED device.
“We know, as of right now, when we include all the first responders on the Island, there’s somewhere around 220 people who actively know CPR,” on-call Lieutenant Jodi Le Masurier told NanaimoNewsNOW.
For an Island with a population of roughly 350, Le Masurier said it’s an impressive accomplishment for the community.