Call on the Rescuers: LDS Seagulls

Saving lives is definitely not easy. And so is being part of the training program, where your lives can be at risk.

 

If you want to experience this…

 

 

this…

 

 

and this…

It seems an adventure, doesn’t it?

 

I first experienced a live training program where trainees were bonded with safety belts, harnesses and helmets and were tied down on ropes, propelling upside down or even zip-lining. Seeing those trainees has made wonder how they managed it and eventually decided to try it. However, I was overcome with fear and might do the exercise next time.

 

LDS Seagull Training is a rescue training program organized by LDS Seagull Rescue International Incorporated, Cebu Chapter. Tranings are already on-going for the following levels of Seagull rescuers:

 

Emergency Rescue Technician-1

Emergency Rescue Technician-2

Emergency Rescue Technician-3

Lifeguarding

Emergency Medical Technician

 

 

Founded by a mountaineer who was among the first Filipinos to reach the peak of Mt. Everest, LDS Seagul Rescue International, Inc. is a non-government organization and is accredited by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council. It is part of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary.

 

Their equipment came from the donations of the Latter Day Saints Church, perhaps, attributing to the acronym LDS. However, LDS stands for Light Disaster Squadron and LDS Seagull Rescuers are among those certified to join Cebu City’s rescue team in times of unexpected occurrences such as calamities and disasters.

I was given a chance to talk with the founder, Mr. Peter Negrido and was inspired by his advocacy for safety. He told me the utmost relevance of safety and safety training as the first steps towards a safe and secure home. Teaching kids about safety and instructing them the basic first-aid methods are also part of his advocacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Becoming a rescuer can be an adventure. If you want to be a certified rescuer, attend an LDS Seagull Training. You can contact them at this information details:

 

GEORGE ROBLEE O. IMPERIAL JR.

TRAINING OFFICER

LDS SEAGULL RESCUE INT.-CEBU CHAPTER

imperialgeorge@gmail.com

+63-32-511-7099 / +63-9178054758

+63-922-854-9397

 

It was a night to remember. I went with fellow-blogger and academic doctor Doc Buboy Tapia. We really had a blast after. After knowing the cause, we definitely want others to join this training program, that is, if they have what it takes to be tough.