Critical CFR Blackwater

29/05/2026

Pop on down to FOTA June 28th to visit our inaugural Car Show, do you have a car worth putting on display - why not register your vehicle now via criticalcharity.ie

22/12/2025

Hamper Competition! Capabu Foods Millstreet are raising funds for the Critical Charity with a fun competition instore—guess how many cranberries are in the jar The prize is a fantastic hamper worth…

20/12/2025

Thank you Capabu Foods for supporting our community first responder team. With over 100 emergency medical responses to the wider community of duhallow we thank you for the support.

29/11/2025

31/10/2025

CRITICAL CFR Blackwater is a volunteer community first response group that is notified automatically by the National Ambulance Service responding to 999/112 emergencies such as Cardiac/Respiratory arrest, chest pain, stroke, choking, collape/fainting, seizures.

We respond to the areas of Millstreet, Cullen, Knocknagree, Kiskeam, Ballydesmond, Boherbue, Derrinagree, Dromagh, Rathcoole, Banteer, Lyre, Naad and everywhere in between.

29/08/2025

Be sure to tune in

Head of Operations, Edward Walsh will be live on Cork's 96FM this morning from 10:40 talking about our upcoming fitness challenge! 🏃‍♂️

Be sure to tune in 📻

https://www.96fm.ie/player/

14/07/2025

❤️‍🔥 Is it a Heart Attack – or Something Else?
Don’t take chances — knowing the signs can save a life! 🚑

✅ Common Signs of a Heart Attack:

🔴 Chest pain, pressure or tightness – like something heavy sitting on your chest
🟠 Pain spreading to arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach
🔵 Shortness of breath
🟡 Nausea, light-headedness or breaking out in a cold sweat
⚠️ Can come on suddenly or gradually – symptoms vary (especially in women)

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🤔 Might It Be Something Else?

🌀 Heartburn or Indigestion?
– Burning in chest after eating
– Usually relieved by antacids
– No pain in arm or breathlessness

😣 Anxiety or Panic Attack?
– Rapid heartbeat
– Chest discomfort
– Feeling faint or shaky
– Usually comes with fear or emotional stress

💨 Asthma or COPD?
– Difficulty breathing, wheezing
– No chest pressure or radiating pain
– May respond to inhalers

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🚨 When in Doubt — CALL 112 or 999!

Don’t wait to “see if it passes.” It’s better to be safe than sorry. Fast action can save heart muscle — and save a life. 🫀

🧑‍⚕️ Get trained in CPR and AED use — your quick response can make all the difference.

06/07/2025

03/07/2025

Are you looking to do something important in your community - what about becoming a community first responder ?

Critical CFR | Blackwater are holding a recruitment campaign and would love to hear from you. See contact details below.

Critical - Emergency Medical Response

06/05/2025

Every month our equipment is checked and a stock take completed. This is to ensure we’re always ready to respond when our community needs us.