The civil guard in Sosúa (la Defensa Civil de Sosúa) started a first aid course for volunteers.
The course consists of theory and practical lessons.
The civil guard is now chaired by Rafael Garcia Arvelo and he has organized this first aid course, which takes several weeks, for the volunteers who will help during the holidays of Semana Santa.
Semana Santa is the name used in Spanish-speaking countries for Holy Week, the week before Easter.
First aid course Defensa Civil Sosúa
First aid course Defensa Civil Sosúa
During Semana Santa almost all Dominicans go to the seaside resorts (including Sosúa), to spend the holiday week there.
The Dominicans party with lots of good food, drink and dance and music.
Unfortunately, some revelers drink too much, and that leads to many accidents every year.
The first aid squad of the Civil Guard must often come to help in order to save lives.
But fortunately they are all well prepared thanks to these courses.