TIRANA, Feb 19 /ATA/ An important training on first aid in emergency situations was held in the city of Shkodra, as part of the Flood North Albania project, funded by the European Union and DG ECHO.
The training, led by Ilir Aliaj, executive director of CDDI (Center for the Development and Democratization of Institutions), was held in partnership with the National Civil Protection Agency, the National Emergency Medical Center, and representatives from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Greece, and North Macedonia.
The participants included representatives from the Rapid Intervention Forces (FNSH), local government representatives from Shkodra, Vau Dejës, and Malësi e Madhe, as well as representatives from local civil emergency structures and volunteers engaged in emergency management.
The training included real-life emergency simulations and hands-on practice for each participant.
This training is an important step in preparing civil emergency structures and engaging volunteers in response to natural disasters.
The participants will be involved in the final exercise in April. /j.p/sm/
