The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) visits many local schools, playgroups and youth and community groups as part of its Community Education Initiative.

The Education Initiative is designed to educate the community we serve about the role of the ambulance service. Children will experience in the non- threatening environment of their school or nursery place, many of the items of equipment which Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians use in their daily treatment of patients.

NIAS staff who volunteer to participate in the initiative are experienced in dealing with children of all ages and ensure that fun is had by all, making for a memorable day with lasting impressions of a service which is efficient and friendly.

To deliver this initiative NIAS has a number of dedicated Community Education Vehicles which are emblazoned with the stunning graphics of the Paramedi-kidz.