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Ann McKillop

Ann has been working in the Scottish countryside for more than 30 years and has an extensive knowledge of the world of rangering, volunteering and conservation sectors. She is currently writing a book on the history of Countryside Rangers in Scotland. She has particular skills in event management, environmental education and has experience in the agriculture and forestry sectors including chainsaw, tractor and excavator work. Alongside training, Ann is also our chief content creator, keeping our blogs up to date. She also coordinates our healthcare courses from her office in Oban. Ann keeps active volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. She also plays percussion in a band so her lifestyle ranges from quiet outdoor pursuits to very very loud indoor ones!

How do I find a defibrillator? How do I register our defibrillator?

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In the UK, there are 30000+ cardiac arrests outside hospitals each year, yet only 1 in 10 survive. Their chances of survival are greatly increased by bystanders doing CPR and using an AED or defibrillator. Due to campaigning by the British Heart Foundation and others, defibrillators are now commonly located in workplaces, schools, transport hubs,

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All Terrain Vehicles – accidents, injuries and first aid.

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All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are used in a variety of work and leisure settings. There are various types of ATVs, the main ones being ‘sit astride’, ‘sit-in’ and ‘skid steer’ the latter being either wheeled or tracked vehicles.  They are primarily used off road and they are fun to use! However, they are potentially very dangerous

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