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Basic Life Support (BLS) – One Day Training Course Successfully Organized at PRCS KP Headquarters

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully organized a one-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training course at its Provincial Headquarters in Peshawar on 16th February 2026.

The training was designed to equip participants with essential lifesaving skills, enabling them to respond effectively in emergency situations. With a strong focus on practical learning and hands-on experience, the course aimed to strengthen community capacity in providing immediate assistance during medical emergencies.

📍 Training Details

  • Venue: PRCS KP Provincial Headquarters, Peshawar

  • Date: 16th February 2026

  • Training Fee: PKR 2,500 per participant

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from individuals belonging to diverse professional backgrounds, reflecting growing awareness about the importance of emergency response skills.

🔹 Course Highlights

The one-day BLS course covered comprehensive and practical modules, including:

  • ✅ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Children, and Infants

  • ✅ Choking Management Techniques

  • ✅ Emergency Response Skills

  • ✅ Hands-on Practical Training under professional supervision

  • ✅ Official PRCS KP Certificate upon successful completion

Participants were trained using practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises to ensure they gained confidence in applying lifesaving techniques in real-life situations.

👥 Who Participated?

The training was open to a wide range of individuals, including:

  • Students

  • Health Workers

  • Paramedics

  • Security Staff

  • Corporate Employees

  • Members of the General Public

Such inclusive participation reflects PRCS KP’s commitment to promoting community-based emergency preparedness and empowering citizens with essential first-aid knowledge.

Strengthening Community Preparedness

Basic Life Support training plays a vital role in saving lives during critical moments before professional medical help arrives. By organizing such initiatives, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to fulfill its humanitarian mandate of enhancing resilience, promoting health awareness, and building safer communities.

The overwhelming response to the training highlights the increasing recognition of the importance of lifesaving skills in both professional and personal settings.

PRCS KP remains committed to conducting more capacity-building programs in the future to ensure that more individuals are prepared to act confidently and effectively in emergency situations.

For future trainings and updates, participants are encouraged to follow official PRCS KP communication channels.

PRCS KP and ICRC Successfully Conclude 2-Day Safety & Security Training for Security Staff

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), successfully concluded a two-day Safety & Security Training for security guards and drivers from the Provincial Headquarters and District Branches. The training, held on 2–3 December 2025, brought together 25 participants to enhance operational safety and preparedness across PRCS KP.

The program featured a comprehensive agenda covering key areas critical for the safety and efficiency of security and driving personnel:

  • PRCS Safety & Security SOPs & MSRs

  • Security awareness, personal safety, and threat identification

  • Field movement and convoy safety

  • Road safety and defensive driving

  • Explosive hazard safety and weapon contamination

  • Stress management techniques

  • Roles and responsibilities of security guards

  • Fire safety and basic firefighting

  • First Aid for security staff and drivers

  • Incident reporting and communication protocols

  • Practical exercises and simulations, including fire response, first aid scenarios, and evacuation drills

Mr. Arif, Safety & Security Manager PRCS Merged Areas, facilitated the core safety and security sessions, sharing practical insights and field-based knowledge. ICRC WeC Officer Mr. Ijaz delivered a critical session on Weapon Contamination, while Deputy Director First Aid Programme Mr. Sajid Ali Khan conducted a hands-on First Aid training for all participants.

The training was honored by the presence of Chairman PRCS KP, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, and Acting Provincial Secretary, Dr. Iftikhar, at both the opening and closing ceremonies. Chairman Wazir highlighted the importance of equipping security and driver staff with essential skills to ensure safe operations and protect personnel, assets, and communities across the province.

A special acknowledgment was extended to PRCS Merged Areas Branch for their continuous technical support and facilitation, which played a key role in the success of the training.

Through initiatives like this, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to strengthen the capacity, preparedness, and resilience of its personnel, ensuring that humanitarian operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and professionally.

PRCS KP Conducts First Aid Simulation Exercise on Mass Casualty Incident in Swat

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP), with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and in collaboration with Rescue 1122, organized a First Aid Simulation Exercise on Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at the PRCS Swat Branch.

The exercise was designed to provide hands-on experience to the Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and Rescue 1122 personnel, enhancing their preparedness and coordination during large-scale emergencies.

During the simulation, participants demonstrated practical first aid, triage management, and firefighting skills in a controlled, yet realistic environment. The scenario replicated a mass casualty situation, allowing responders to apply their training in assessing injuries, prioritizing patients, performing emergency bandaging, transporting casualties on stretchers, and managing on-site coordination effectively.

Throughout the activity, PRCS volunteers and Rescue 1122 staff worked side-by-side to ensure timely response and efficient teamwork—key components in real-life disaster or emergency operations. The exercise highlighted the importance of communication, mutual support, and rapid decision-making in saving lives when every second counts.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extends sincere gratitude to the ICRC and Rescue 1122 Swat for their technical assistance and continuous support in strengthening the skills and capacity of volunteers and staff. This initiative is part of PRCS KP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing community resilience and ensuring a prompt humanitarian response in times of need.