Community first responders
When a person suffers a cardiac arrest they lose consciousness
almost at once. Unless someone starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) within three to four minutes, the person may suffer permanent
damage to the brain and other organs.
Our neighbourhood first responder volunteers are trained to
attend emergency calls received by the ambulance
service and provide care until the ambulance
arrives.
Neighbourhood first responder volunteers arrive at an
emergency in a matter of minutes, as they are sent to calls in
their local area.
What does it involve
Commitment
You will be on call and will work shifts based on a rota. All we
ask is for four hours a month of your time. Many of our volunteers
do more if they wish.
Role
You will be despatched to
incidents at the same time as an ambulance.
As a first responder, you could help in the following
ways:
- Treating injuries
- Performing CPR
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Training
You will first receive all the medical training you
need. We never send our volunteers to dangerous
situations.
Responder Groups in Wiltshire
Next step
To find out more about becoming a neighbourhood resonder you can
complete our online form or you
can contact Sandra
Tanguy on 01380 738916