Welcome to Burntwood & Cannock Chase Community First Responders
Community First Responders (CFR’s) are volunteers, who respond to emergency 999 calls for the ambulance service.
We are trained to a nationally recognised level by the ambulance service and deliver basic life support and defibrillation to patients in cardiac arrest. As well as other treatment including oxygen administration for various emergency situations prior to the arrival of the nearest available ambulance resource.
Responders are ‘called out’ by West Midlands Ambulance Service if they can reach a life threatening situation quicker than an Ambulance Crew. Community First Responders normally cover an area approximately seven minutes travelling time from their home or work place responding to:
Cardiac arrests
Heart attacks
Strokes
Choking
Diabetic emergencies
Traumatic emergencies
Queens Award
In 2018 the Group’s activities were recognised when they were presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities.
We are extremely honoured and proud to be awarded this accolade.
Join Us
Here are just a few ways:
- Join us as a volunteer
- Host a collection tin
- Host a charity fun day
- Host a non uniform day
- Host a raffle
- Organise sponsored events
- Choose us as your Charity for other sponsored events
- Support us while shopping on Amazon Donate via Just Giving
If you would like to join us or help us in any way we’d love to hear from you.
Donations
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Support us via Total Giving:
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Alternatively If you or your business could help support us and allow the charity to continue it’s positive work in the community…
Did You Know...
Did you know...
In 2016 to 2017 we attended 1543 calls.Did you know...
In April 2017 to April 2018 we attended 1350 call.Did you know...
In 2017 to 2018 our volunteers gave 4676 duty hours to the community.Did you know...
Our group is the busiest scheme within the West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Latest News
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Visit to see Mrs Isreal
On the 2nd February 2020 two of our volunteers visited Mrs Blossom Isreal to show her the New Response vehicle and present a bouquet of
Happy New Year
We would like to wish all of our supporters and their families a very happy and prosperous new year. Thank you for all of your