Join Us - Become A First Responder
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Become a Community First Responder
Our team of volunteer Community First Responders try to provide as much cover as possible each week of the year and we operate on a rota basis. To enable us to do this we are always looking for potential new volunteers who would like to under take the training to become a Community First Responder.
You will become part of a dedicated local team and full training is provided by East Midlands Ambulance Service. The role is flexible, but each responder should aim to give at least four hours of on call time each week.
While 'on call' the CFR can go about their normal business at home or at work, but must be ready to respond to an emergency call out should they be required within the local area. The CFR will arrive on scene, usually before the Ambulance, and begin to give care to the patient.
It is a very rewarding role in which you can really make a difference to the lives of the people in your own community across Misterton, Beckingham, Walkeringham, West Stockwith, Gringley on the Hill and nearby villages.
You will become part of a dedicated local team and full training is provided by East Midlands Ambulance Service. The role is flexible, but each responder should aim to give at least four hours of on call time each week.
While 'on call' the CFR can go about their normal business at home or at work, but must be ready to respond to an emergency call out should they be required within the local area. The CFR will arrive on scene, usually before the Ambulance, and begin to give care to the patient.
It is a very rewarding role in which you can really make a difference to the lives of the people in your own community across Misterton, Beckingham, Walkeringham, West Stockwith, Gringley on the Hill and nearby villages.
Requirements of a Community First Responder
- Over 18 years of age.
- Reasonable level of physical fitness (able to carry out CPR and carry equipment bag).
- Undergo an extended Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS).
- Have access to a car with full clean driving licence and at least one full years driving experience.
- Live or work within Misterton, West Stockwith, Walkeringham, Beckingham, Gringley on the Hill, Mattersey, Everton, Clayworth or surrounding villages.
- Be able to commit at least four hours per week to be on call from home or work.
- Able to achieve the required standard of proficiency after training, and undertake annual requalification and attend regular team meetings/training evenings (2 hours per month).
- Be sympathetic, with a caring approach to people and good at communicating.
- A respected member of the community with a mature outlook on life.
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable, compassionate and able to deal with high pressure situations.
- The wish to work as part of a dedicated team of volunteers giving help to members of your community.
We'd love to hear from anyone who would like further information about volunteering to become a Community First Responder, please contact us - click here.
- Reasonable level of physical fitness (able to carry out CPR and carry equipment bag).
- Undergo an extended Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS).
- Have access to a car with full clean driving licence and at least one full years driving experience.
- Live or work within Misterton, West Stockwith, Walkeringham, Beckingham, Gringley on the Hill, Mattersey, Everton, Clayworth or surrounding villages.
- Be able to commit at least four hours per week to be on call from home or work.
- Able to achieve the required standard of proficiency after training, and undertake annual requalification and attend regular team meetings/training evenings (2 hours per month).
- Be sympathetic, with a caring approach to people and good at communicating.
- A respected member of the community with a mature outlook on life.
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable, compassionate and able to deal with high pressure situations.
- The wish to work as part of a dedicated team of volunteers giving help to members of your community.
We'd love to hear from anyone who would like further information about volunteering to become a Community First Responder, please contact us - click here.