EMERGENCY services are joining forces in Saltcoats this weekend to host a community event with particular focus on water safety and CPR.
The event has been organised by the Ardrossan Community Fire Station and will be supported by the local HM Coastguard team, the Scottish Ambulance Service and KA Leisure.
The event will be taking place at the outdoor swimming pool in Saltcoats from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, July 27.
A number of different stations will be set up at the event, with those in attendance able to learn some important safety tips.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service flood response team will be present to display their skills on managing such events.
The local coastguard rescue team will be on hand to offer advice and show the various rescue techniques used by their emergency response teams.
The Scottish Ambulance Service will have CPR stations set up on sight offering attendees the chance to learn and try out techniques for themselves with expert help from paramedic teams.
KA Leisure will also be offering free health checks for locals as well as setting up a number of games to keep everyone entertained.
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