CDS always takes into account the safety of the public. This photograph illustrates an evacuation of children from a school in Ciudad Delgado. There was a street disturbance between sellers that were protesting in front of the mayors municipal office, and the police that were trying to remove them. The protest ended without any large problems and the police did not use any tear gas. Photo: Francisco Campos
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Always Alert
EMS crews from Comandos de Salvamento were alert this last Saturday during an organized event by the FMLN in support of President elect of Honduras Mel Zelaya. CDS maintains a presence during events where there is a large concentration of people. During these events, there are always cases such as high blood pressure, dehydration and/or sincope. The purpose is to offer first aid to such symptomology.
Violent Day
Six people resulted injured from bullet wounds this Thursday afternoon October 1st. CDS transported three of the victims to Rosales Hospital in San Salvador.At the hospital, a doctor eported that this afternoon violence came from San Martin, north of the capitol. Earlier, another three bullet would patients were transported and one died at the ER upon arrival.
CDS Celebrates 49th Birthday
Comandos de Salvamento had a birthday this last Wednesday Sept 30th celebrating 49 years since its founding. Volunteers and andministrative personell from the Central Base in San Salvador celebrated by sharing a cake. During the last 49 years, the Comandos have offered first aid and EMS services to thousands of Salvadorans during events such as earthquakes, civil war, hurricanes and other emergencies every day. Felicidades!!!!!!!!!y adelante……