Mission Statement
Five Villages First Responders - Our Mission Statement
Since the launch of Five Villages First Responders
in April 2004 our aim was and continues to be to provide a quality, reliable and professional volunteer Community
First Responder scheme in support of East Midlands Ambulance Service
to members of our local communities within the villages of Misterton,
West Stockwith, Walkeringham, Beckingham cum Saundby, Gringley on
the Hill and surrounding localities.
Our
Aims and Objectives
- To
provide the maximum amount of cover possible using a rota system
to give a "First Response" to life threatening and serious
emergency calls within our coverage area in support of East Midlands
Ambulance Service.
- To
promote the development of the volunteer Community First Responder
scheme within the local community to gain continued interest and
support.
- To
recruit new volunteer members to maintain and enhance the service
offered to the local community.
- To
continually develop the knowledge and experience of volunteers
within the scheme through appropriate training, hands on experience
and observation opportunities in partnership with East Midlands
Ambulance Service, allowing the provision of high quality care
to patients.
- To
work as an effective team and to provide care and post incident
support to other volunteer team members whenever required.
- To
take part in fund raising activities and publicity to attract
funding to ensure that the scheme is appropriately funded to enable
it's continuing operational viability and to manage all funding
appropriately.
- To
develop and maintain quality operational relationships with East
Midlands Ambulance Service, other Emergency Services and other
local organisations, business and individuals within the local
area.
- To
promote where possible awareness of basic life support and CPR
to members of the public.