A group of north-east football coaches have received training that could help them save a life.
The staff from Turriff Youth FC underwent basic CPR training this week at the town’s community fire station.
It was part of fire service efforts to teach people what to do if someone needs help.
Gordon Greig, a Turriff United Youth FC, said it was a “good thing” their coaches were learning potentially life-saving skills.
He said: “It just makes you more aware if something was to happen.
“I did my CPR training a few years ago but thankfully I have never had to use it.”
Ian Findlay, the fire service’s local senior officer for Aberdeenshire and Moray, said it was “important” for as many people as possible across the north-east to know what to do in an emergency.
He said: “When someone goes into cardiac arrest their heart is not pumping properly and every passing second could mean the difference between life and death.
“But performing immediate CPR can keep oxygen circulating around the body until the arrival of medical professionals or a defibrillator.
“That’s why it’s so important for as many people as possible to be trained in CPR, and I would urge anyone to take time to learn.
“Our crews can teach you at your local fire station, or we will come to your workplace or group.
“The training is completely free of charge and typically takes around one hour to complete.
“By taking just a little time out of your day to learn this skill you could end up saving someone’s life.”
Anyone hoping to learn potentially life-saving CPR can contact their local fire station for more information.
