Cambridge Student & Community First Responder Scheme - a group of volunteers who respond to emergency calls on behalf of @EastEnglandAmb in the Cambridge area.
2019 was another busy year for the Cambridge Student and Community First Responder team. 397 casualties attended and 1,926 hours volunteered. @EEAST_CFRS
Katy, one of our responders, is being interviewed by @itvanglia about what it is like being a CFR and why it is worth volunteering for us. @eeast_cfrs@EastEnglandAmb
So not how I expected my Friday night to pan out- knocked off bike on way to cinema head and pelvis bashed amazing treatment Cambridge crew @EastEnglandAmb@EEAST_DLOSC@EEAST_CFRS bike OK I am very bruised with # bone in pelvis home now #begoodpatient
The scheme relies on donations to keep responding, funding our fuel and equipment. A Christmas donation from the @the_mdu will go towards a new kit bag. Thank you!
Our Community First Responders had a busy November! Thank you to each and every one of you for your time and commitment. Thank you also to your families for the understanding they must show as you rush out of the door. #CFR#WeAreEEAST@EastEnglandAmb @EEAST_Chair @EEASTCRMLead
Over the last two years our volunteers have given over 4000 hours of their time and attended well over 500 calls. Here's a breakdown of the types of calls attended.
During February scheme responders gave 150 hours of their time, attending 16 casualties. Half were category 1 (immediately life threatening) including two cardiac arrests. In 80% they arrived in the vital few minutes before an ambulance arrived. @EastEnglandAmb@EEAST_CFRS