46 employees of Coco Beach participated in Standard First Aid and CPR training conducted by members of the Philippine National Red Cross Caloocan Chapter from June 14 to 18 at the Heritage Hall.

Another 20 underwent a crash course on Water Safety at the main pool and in the sea. The 5-day lecture on First Aid and CPR training was topped by a written exam and a simulation. The practice had all the participants applying their newly learned skills in treating victims with five different injuries under various conditions.

Coco Family with the Red Cross Trainors

First they made an emergency rescue from different parts of the 10 hectare resort and all victims were brought to a safe zone where they were treated for their injuries. It was a difficult but challenging day for the responders who had to make quick decisions about what type of first aid treatment was best for each victim. The five-day training course was an excellent activity for the employees who all passed the exams successfully.

Staff in action during the rescue simulation

While the water safety course included rescuing drowning victims and learning the different approaches on how to save them without compromising the safety of both the victim and rescuer. This was first conducted in the main pool but by midday, the entire group was brought out to the sea where conditions were a lot different and more difficult as the trainees had to contend with the current, waves, wind and the deep, salty water.

Celebrating after finishing their courses!

With new skills under their belt, Coco Beach Family makes the resort a safer place for all guests. To the members of the Philippine National Red Cross Raymundo Ramos Jr. EMT (Emergency Management Technician), Erika Rea Cenicio, registered nurse Genie Lucia de Rivera and Gilbert Tampos, our deepest appreciation and thanks for the patience and time you spent with us.