Western Emergency Skills Training

07/05/2026

These are only some of the recent and real good news stories showing how first aid actually helps save lives every single day.

From CPR emergencies to choking incidents, ordinary people have stepped in and made a life-changing difference simply because they knew what to do.

First aid training gives you the confidence to:
✔ Stay calm
✔ Act quickly
✔ Help when it matters most

Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Save a life.

30/04/2026

According to the BBC women are less likely to receive CPR from a stranger if they collapse because of a reluctance to touch their breasts, according to a new campaign. The reason is the "embarrassment, fear and doubt" about touching or exposing their chest while giving assistance. Let's break this down 👇

07/04/2026

🚨 1 in 2 people (49%) would panic in a health emergency! 🚨

Tonight, we’re celebrating our newest first aiders receiving their certificates! A huge congratulations to everyone who has taken this vital step – they’re now part of the 51% who are ready to act with confidence when it matters most.

We’ve seen more businesses signing up for our Emergency First Aid at Work courses, and it’s easy to see why – workplace safety saves lives, builds confidence, and gives peace of mind to your team.

Don’t wait until it’s too late – book your course with WestNI today and make sure your workplace is prepared for any emergency.

23/03/2026

Key facts everyone should know:

👶 Over 50% of children needing CPR are under 1 year old

🚑 Around 90% of child cardiac arrests outside hospital are fatal

🏠 81% of child cardiac arrests happen at home

🫁 Most pediatric arrests are caused by breathing problems

❤️ CPR with breaths improves survival in children

Would you know what to do? If not, reach out to Paul for a chat on how we and our paramedic-led team can help.

24/01/2026

Highly recommended baby massage / sensory classes being held in Fintona and Tempo next month with Time for yours ❤️

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at West NI First Aid ✨🎄
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank everyone who trained with us, supported us, and helped make our communities safer in 2025.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a safe, healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026! ❤️🚑

15/11/2025

No one receiving first aid — and no one giving it — should have their dignity compromised by being recorded in their most vulnerable moments. We support calls for stronger protections around filming at crash scenes.

Fiona Ferris was filmed giving CPR to Dominic McGrath, who died after being hit by a bus in Newry last December.

23/07/2025

Apply for a free defibrillator for your community.

Find out if your community group is eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator. Having a defibrillator and knowing how to do CPR will give members of your community a better chance at surviving a cardiac arrest.

BHF offers funding for defibrillators to community groups and resources to help you train your community in CPR with our free online RevivR CPR training.

25/06/2025

Foy just got some new brothers and sisters 💗💙 Welcome the newly branded WESTNI babies! All ready for Paediatric first aid in Magherafelt tonight, concluding a busy week of first aid training across Northern Ireland!

29/05/2025

Thanks so much for having us Omagh Early Years Centre Ltd

Your team was a pleasure to train—engaged, professional and ready to respond if ever needed.

While we hope the situations never arise, it’s reassuring to know you’re equipped to handle them.

— The Western Emergency Skills (WEST) Team

21/05/2025

🎉 Certificate Time! 🎉

We’ve just finished printing and delivering certificates for our recent training courses and we couldn’t be prouder of all the amazing participants!

✅ Basic Life Support (with AED training)
✅ Emergency First Aid at Work
✅ Paediatric First Aid

From nurseries, healthcare, community centres and colleges across Tyrone and Fermanagh it's been fantastic to see such a wide range of people getting trained in life-saving skills - age is no barrier. Whether it was learning how to perform CPR or mastering essential first aid techniques, everyone brought their best to the sessions.

Well done to all who completed their training — your hard work truly makes a difference. Certificates are now on their way to your hands! 📬