Community First Responders are local residents trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service to provide First Person On Scene medical assistance in response to certain 999 emergency calls.
When activated by Ambulance Control, a First Responder can attend an emergency situation within a 7 minute radius of the Responder’s location thus saving valuable time ahead of the arrival of an emergency ambulance.
Each First Responder is trained to the First Person On Scene Intermediate Level by the Ambulance Service. This accredited course includes Basic Life Support, first aid, trauma, and the use of oxygen and defibrillation equipment. On attending an emergency, the First Responder will carry an advanced medical kit which includes a defibrillator and oxygen equipment.
Henley In Arden does not currently have a local Community First Responder group and we are looking to start one in the area. We would very much like to hear from those who are interested in training as First Responders or perhaps assisting with group administration.
If you are interested or would just like to find out more, please contact:
John Pudney
01564 797949 |
or |
Ray Holding
01564 792512 |
Read more about Warwickshire's First Responders