Almost 800 secondary school pupils are being equipped with vital first aid skills as ExxonMobil's parting gift.
Students in S1 and S2 from Beath High School and Lochgelly High School are taking part in the 'Mini Medics' programme, funded by a £10,000 donation from the recently shut down ExxonMobil’s Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP).
The programme is being delivered in partnership with New Forest First Aid Training, and provides interactive, practical sessions in CPR, the recovery position, and other emergency responses.
Lorraine Thomson, teacher and DYW co-ordinator at Beath High School, said: "This training will provide our pupils with lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them.
"These are skills that they will carry with them for life.
"For many of our students, ExxonMobil FEP is already part of their family story, with parents or grandparents who have worked at the site over the years.
"Having that same organisation invest in essential skills for the next generation makes this programme feel particularly meaningful, and we are extremely grateful for the support."
The course is designed to help pupils respond calmly and effectively in real-life emergencies.
Last year, more than 1,000 primary school pupils across Fife completed similar training through an earlier £20,000 investment from ExxonMobil FEP.
Teresa Cassar, Plant Manager at ExxonMobil Fife Ethylene Plant, said: "The Mini Medics programme has been a great success.
"Our connection to the local community has run deep for more than 40 years and leaving such an important legacy in the local community means a lot to our team."
Production ended on February 3, marking the end of an era at the Mossmorran site.
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