Among the changes have been the first aid equipment, owing to advances in technology.

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Experts say such accidents do occur in prep sports, but it's critical that practice sites have first aid equipment on the scene.

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Tony Edwards recalls the chaos with which he was confronted on the pitch as supporters, denied stretchers or the most basic first aid equipment, carried the dead and dying on advertising hoardings to the Hillsborough gymnasium, which later served as a mortuary.

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He outlined how it also manages cliff rescues, inshore rescues, a recompression chamber, a youth service, voluntary ambulance service for island wide events, a library service for residential homes, health care equipment shop and first aid training for businesses and schools.

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