Recruits from the latest NT Fire and Rescue Service squad are taking one for the team, signing up to give blood, in a bid to raise much needed awareness for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

Today at 2.00pm 12 recruits will attend the Australian Red Cross's Casuarina Branch.

One blood donation can save up to three lives and can be used to treat a wide range of people. One in three Territorians will need blood or blood products in their life time, yet only one in 30 people donate.

District Officer Mark Spain says "NTFRS would like to use this opportunity in conjunction with Australian Red Cross to remind the public how vital this service is to the community".

"The Blood Service relies on the generosity of voluntary blood donors, so it is great to see groups like NTFRS come in to donate to save lives", said Catherine McAlpine from the Blood Service.

The Blood Service is always looking for more donors to combat the increasing demand for blood.


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