Reacting with Confidence

A firefighter and paramedic, who volunteers, started a project to study how well young people in Europe know about first aid and how many accidents happen. The study showed that many young people don't know much about first aid. This is a problem because lots of accidents happen and people need help quickly. 

In some countries many people know first aid. But in others, like Bulgaria and Croatia, not many do. Most schools don't teach first aid, so only a few students learn it. This lack of knowledge makes it hard for people to follow safety rules on the road. 

The research found that many young people want to learn first aid but don't have the chance. They also don't have role models or know much about how to help with the emotional side of accidents. 

To fix this, a plan was made to teach 30 young people and 6 leaders from 6 countries about emergencies. The goal is to help them understand when something is an emergency, know the risks, and know what to do. 

They'll learn basic skills for first aid in different situations, like accidents, drowning, burns, and more. The aim is to help them help others right away and maybe save lives. 

They'll also get support to think about volunteering in first aid. This could help more people get help during emergencies and give these young people important skills and experience.