Brunssum residents invited to become lifesaving citizen first responders
Brunssum-Oost residents can learn how to save lives by becoming citizen first responders at a free information evening. Quick action during cardiac arrests can double survival chances, and the municipality needs more volunteers to strengthen local emergency response.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Information evening on citizen first aid |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Time | Doors open at 7:00 PM |
| Location | Schuttershüske Brunssum |
| Target Audience | Residents of Brunssum-Oost |
| Free CPR Course Offered? | Yes (for registered citizen responders) |
| Registration Link | Brunssum Municipality |
| More Information | HartslagNu |
| Contact Number | 045-5278415 |
The municipality of Brunssum plays a key role in promoting public safety by organizing initiatives like citizen first responder programs. By collaborating with organizations such as HartslagNu, the municipality helps ensure rapid emergency response in local communities, reducing the impact of medical emergencies like cardiac arrests.
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Information evening in Brunssum-Oost: become a citizen first responder
The municipality of Brunssum, in collaboration with partners, is organising an information evening about citizen first aid and HartslagNu for residents of Brunssum-Oost.
During this evening, you will receive an explanation of how the HartslagNu alert system works and how you can contribute to a six-minute zone in your neighbourhood.
Everyone who can perform CPR (or would like to learn) and/or is interested in becoming a citizen first responder is welcome to attend.
Date and location
- Wednesday, April 8
- Schuttershüske Brunssum
- Doors open at 7:00 PM
What can you expect?
During the evening:
- you will receive an explanation about cardiac arrest and the importance of rapid assistance
- you will learn how the HartslagNu alert system works
- you will hear how you can become a citizen first responder
- you will receive information about AEDs in Brunssum
- you can register for a free CPR course
No CPR course yet?
That is no problem. Residents of Brunssum who register as a citizen first responder can take a free CPR course. This way, you will learn how to perform CPR and use an AED.
Help save lives
The more citizen first responders there are, the greater the chance that someone experiencing a cardiac arrest will receive help quickly. Together, we can make Brunssum a safer place.
Registration or more information
- For more information, visit www.hartslagnu.nl or watch the following animation.
- Call the municipality of Brunssum 045-5278415
- Register for the information evening