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A Community First Responder is a trained volunteer who can be dispatched by ambulance control to attend 999 medical calls on behalf of the Ambulance Trust

Donate to us here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/aylsham-first-responders A Community First Responder (CFR), is a trained volunteer who can be dispatched by ambulance control to attend 999 medical calls on behalf of the East of England

Ambulance NHS Trust

When a person/patient faces a medical or life threatening emergency, every second counts, a Community First Responder can make a vital difference

First Responders in the Aylsham area are trained volunteers who give up their spare time to be dispatched by Ambulance Control to certain 999 calls and provide on-scene emergency care to people in their own community

When a emergency 999 call is made, First Responders are alerted by ambulance control and are sent to certain types of calls at the same time as an ambulance so they can provide essential care until the Ambulance crew reaches the scene

The volunteers are trained by the East of England Ambulance Service and are able to administer first aid skills, oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of a defibrillator (AED)

09/06/2026

Aylsham has a new Responder, her name is Chelsey.
Today was Chelsey‘s first shift since completing her initial training two weeks ago.
Being new to the area and with volunteering in her soul, she wanted to work with the ambulance service in the community.
After four months of training, she was given her equipment and today attended her first incident.
Chelsey said she was extremely nervous and frightened but once she saw the patient, the training kicked in and an ambulance backed her up and took the patient to hospital.

Well done and welcome to the team .

05/06/2026

As part of our ongoing training the group have been joining student paramedic and former CFR Josh on ride outs 🚑 , giving us the opportunity to learn from his experience.
Josh, from Buxton, joined Aylsham CFRs at the start of the pandemic 😷 and after two years decided he wanted to do the job full-time. Since then, he's progressed through the ambulance service and is now training to become a Paramedic.
We're incredibly proud 🤩 of how far he's come, and grateful he still finds time to support our group as a trainer.
A lovely way to end the shift for Team Leader Paul, and Josh, when a rainbow came out to end the day. 🌈💚

01/06/2026

May was a very busy month for the Aylsham and Holt group with our Team leader Paul attending 58 calls and other team members also finding themselves busy responding on behalf of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Today started off with the same intensity, we can only hope that June is a quieter month. If anyone is interested in joining our group please check the EEAST website page and look for Jobs-Volunteers.

18/05/2026

Kim Gibson has been presented with her five year Responder Certificate.

Kim started as a CFR responding in Norwich and later moved to Aylsham where she works with the Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS trust.

During her five years with the Aylsham group, she has responded many times both in the local community and beyond.
Thank you very much for your voluntary service and all you do for the ambulance service,

08/05/2026

Thank you:
The Aylsham and Holt Responders have been very busy this week attending multiple calls throughout the area and beyond. Today one of our volunteers was eating breakfast in Sizzlers Kitchen in Alby and got a call. On his return his meal had been paid for by a couple staying at Deers Glade in gratitude.
The kindness of people who support us is fantastic! have a very safe and healthy weekend to you all x

01/05/2026

Well done to two of our responders Sammi and Kim who have successfully completed their yearly update today as part of their Frec 4 qualification. Continuous learning is essential in what we do. Well done Sammi and Kim.

20/04/2026

We have been very busy with calls today but couldn’t do it with call handlers and dispatchers in control.
These positions are for full time staff, interested?

Apply for Essex - https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/vacancies #!/job/UK/Norfolk/Chelmsford/East_England_Ambulance_Service_Trust/Emergency_Operations_Centre/Emergency_Operations_Centre-v7678628?_ts=342

Apply for Norfolk - https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/vacancies #!/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/East_England_Ambulance_Service_Trust/Emergency_Operations_Centre/Emergency_Operations_Centre-v7390731?_ts=47616

08/04/2026

A polite reminder that during the days of the Resident Drs strike your Responders are still on duty. Please dont delay dialing 999 for life threatening emergencies.
Paul has been on duty today and attended 5 calls so far in the area - thank you

03/04/2026

Paul and Chelsey have been responding today and attended calls in Aylsham and Holt areas.
We likely saved one person‘s life today by being local and able to provide a prompt response, and wish them a speedy recovery.
We are looking for new Responders in all the areas that cover.
Responders will be on call for the Easter holidays and wish you all a safe and healthy break.

23/03/2026

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Aylsham

Website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/volunteering-and-volunteers/community-first-responders

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