Who Are We?
We respond to 999 Medical emergency Category 1 & 2 calls directed to us by emergency phone on behalf of the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS). We also respond to local calls for advice and support and often scale up local calls to 999 EMAS emergency.
We are also registered on the 999 network for close-by off-duty, Cardiac Arrests. We have responded to many of these calls and are proud to say that we have saved lives.
Our geographical area is a 5 to 10 mile radius from Wymeswold, depending on the emergency category. This is our 12th year as the Wolds CFR scheme.
Please think about volunteering or perhaps someone you think would make a good volunteer.
If anyone is interesting in finding out more and joining our team please contact the undersigned.
Apart from medical technical skills it's about good communication, compassion and care. CFR's are trained and qualified by EMAS, there are different competency levels and also individual training on other aspects e.g. young children, falls and Entonox etc. EMAS keep us up to date with new medical skills, changes and new initiatives. To continue to be operational CFRs have to pass a drugs test and a Basic Life Support (practical) test every year.
Funding
Our funding comes mainly from Wymeswold donations and bequests and a small amount from public training donations.
Hours and Calls
We have volunteered over 10,000 hours, averaging 1,500 hours per year (Excluding Covid and breaks). We have attended 1,600 - 999 emergency calls, averaging over 200 calls per year.
CFR Car
We have the privilege of having been donated a small car which is liveried as the EMAS Community First Responder car. We also use our own cars. It is likely that the current car may not last so we will soon be considering some sort of sponsorship arrangement. EMAS do offer liveried CFR cars but these are on lease. Funding for an EMAS car is being considered.
Public Training
We present CPR (heart-start) training, Defibrillator familiarisation training and Stroke awareness to schools and local clubs and organisations. We regularly hold public CPR training sessions in the Memorial Hall, Wymeswold.
Local Public (Wymeswold) AEDs
We maintain and manage three Defibrillators in the village of Wymeswold. These have recently been renewed, after ten years, from local donations and all the CFR and villages AEDs are compatible to allow flexible use between the Group and public access AEDs.
What do we need for The Future
We need regular funding for an EMAS CFR lease car.
We need a couple more recruits. (To find out more contact Peter below).
Thank you for your support
Peter Blount
Wolds CFR Chairman & Group Coordinator
Tel: 07718 251502
Registered Charity number: 1182197
