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Road Traffic Accident Prevention

KKTC Trafik Kazalarını Önleme Derneğı

Road Traffic Accident Prevention Association
(Emergency Service Branch)

Registered Charity Number YK 142

Information

Since 1999 the CESV Trainers (formerly TVMRU & 112 Volunteers) have participated in training the following organisations within the TRNC :-

This training came about by having an invitation from the founding President of the TRNC Mr R. Dentas and we have served all the Governments since then and are proud and happy to be associated with making the TRNC a more secure and  safer place to live for all members of the community.

Undertook  with Dr Avci and Dr Kenan Arifogle the re training and equiping the 112 Emergency Service  - this is ongoing.

Turkish  Army at  Bodrum
 Bodrum Intrnational Yacht Regatta (This we have been doing since 1989)

Prior to the opening of Bodrum International Airport trained all the security,fire and medical staff

Businesses:- Viva Casino / Nut Company Ercan / Lawyers Girne /
British Residence Society/ Dome Hotel

Emergency Services:- Police / Fire / Ambulance Drivers & Paramedics (Twice yearly ) also continual Profesional Development Training

Trained Trainers for the Ministry of Health in First Aid and Pre-Hospital Energency Care .

Near East University (Dental Facualty) and Nurses Training  School (ongoing)

 
Made and Directed 17 programmes for  (BRT) for persons in TRNC – Turkish language section

Training Residents of TRNC in basic First aid (ongoing)

Undertook pilot training programme for Schools – Esentepe Primary and Sunny Lane Schools. These were taught to UK OFSTED approved standard.

Civilian Emergency Service Volunteers (CESV).

This organisation which is the operational part of the TKOD(Emergency Service Branch) was formed at the request of the Civil Defence Organisation KKTC to provide a trained reserve to be called upon in times of natural or man made disasters or other related incidents e.g land slip.flooding. At present there are four teams deployed  one east and two west of Girne and a headquarters unit and training team.

The volunteers undergo and extensive training programe which grades them First Responder,Emeregency Medical Technician 1 - 3 also undertake training with the civl defence and fire service. 

The teams train to a very high standard in conjunction with the statutory services and regular undertake joint training exercises.  CESV is also registered with the Association of First Aiders(UK) and as such can conduct examinations and authorise certificates to the same standard as the UK Health and Safety Executive standard.

Functions we have been in attendance for first aid duties :-

 Pumas Rugby
 Cancer Charity Functions
 St Andrews Church functions
 Tarkan Concert (Viva Casino)
 Respect for speed  (Nicosia International Airport and Savoy Hotel Girne)
 Two treasure hunts 1 with cars the other persons walking
 SOS charity night amphi-theatre Girne
 Bodrum International Yachting Regatta   Bodrum Turkey
 Various Charity evening events  at the Ampitheatre Girne
 GAU University opening of new Laboratory
           Flower show in Ozenkoy
           Motor Cycle Rally at Alsancak

IN 2008 CESV’s also  attended:-

 Four large fires ( 3 were woodland/forest.  1 was a block of flats )
 Many road accidents 
            Training with the TRNC Civil Defence in urban and rural rescue
            Local dwellings to deal with accidents & heart attacks,animal bites etc.,
            Fly pass Girne there mainly for the Presidents of Turkey and the TRNC
            Administered nursing aid to persons whom could not attend hospital
            ( changed dressings etc)
            Girne Castle collapsed person

So far in 2009 CESV has done:

Completed training to EMT(2) standard 15 persons , started training  a First Responder Group
Established five teams of members in various locations on the North coast
Gave instruction in emergency aid course to ninety student nurses and thirty doctors and dental surgeons
Started a new associate group withing the nursing school with a caucus of fifteen students

We are looking for volunteers with or without skills as full training will be given. Its your community help us to protect it.

For those wishing to to provide help and support to our team volunteers. please request information of our newly formed “Friends of CESV” group.

For More Information About the Work of TKOD(ESB)  and  CESV

Email : info_CESV@cyprus.com

Please contact : Mrs Brenda Plant  -  Secretary                          -        0533 840 7834
                       Mr Chris Elliott  -      Administration Director        -        0533 847 3206