First Aid Skills Can Save Lives at Accident Sites: Raja Jhinjer

Agond, Cheeka – August 2, 2025
In an era of increasing accidents and natural disasters, equipping citizens with first aid knowledge is no longer optional—it’s essential. This was the message delivered by Raja Singh Jhinjer, Master Trainer from St. John Ambulance International Association, during a special first aid training session at Government School Agond.

The session, held under the guidance of National Director Dr. Rajpal Poonia, saw the participation of 450 students and 15 staff members.

Rising Accidents a Major Concern

Trainer Raja Jhinjer highlighted that in India, one person dies every three minutes due to road accidents. As per 2024 data, Haryana alone recorded 9,806 road mishaps resulting in 4,689 deaths.

“Timely first aid could prevent many of these deaths,” he stressed, emphasizing that a trained first responder at an accident scene can turn tragedy into relief by effectively using available resources.

Practical Life-Saving Training

The training covered essential topics such as:

• Basics of first aid and its importance
• Handling unconsciousness and shock
• Treating bleeding, poisoning, drowning, and burns
• Responding to animal or insect bites
• Managing bone fractures and fire injuries

Participants were also trained in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)—a critical technique to revive breathing and heartbeat in unconscious individuals.

Breaking Myths Around First Aid

Junior Red Cross Counselor, Teacher Boota Singh, warned against common mistakes made by untrained individuals. “Most people wrongly try to give water or rub the limbs of an unconscious person, which can be fatal,” he explained.

Community and School Support

School In-Charge Avtar Singh, along with SMC and Panchayat member Gurnam Singh, praised the initiative and called it a golden opportunity for the students.

“This kind of training is rare and truly life-saving,” said Singh, urging that every citizen should undergo such practical education.

Real-World Emergency Response Techniques

The training didn’t just include theory but also practical drills. Participants learned how to safely move injured persons from accident sites to hospitals without causing further harm.

Active Participation and Acknowledgement

Among those present were: Binu Ratwaya, Dharampal, Anil Kumar, Pooja Sharma, Sonia Garg, Ravinder Singh, Boota Singh, Balwan, Sumit Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Bikram, Sukhdevi, Jumil Kumar, Mangalram, and SMC member Kulwant Singh.

Their involvement highlighted the collective spirit of the community in promoting health and safety awareness.