Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham

Emergency First Responders working with the West Midlands Ambulance Service Answering 999 calls

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

Today @FastaidCFR & @counts_cpr have been in the @scgracechurch centre #SuttonColdfield giving the shoppers an insight to #CPR & #DEFIBRILLATORS @OFFICIALWMAS @suttonfunrun @Mayor_RoyalSC @trust_sutton Plenty of *free* spaces on out courses https://t.co/ulHWfxLc4x

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

This week we're talking about the importance of registering AEDs on The Circuit.

🎥 Watch as we talk to Call Assessor Jade about how our Call Assessors use The Circuit to advise callers in locating the nearest AED in a cardiac arrest incident.

#LetUsSeeYourAED

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

This is why community defibrillators are so important-

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

Recently we met Peter and Melissa to hear how in 2019, Melissa saved Peter's life after he experienced an out of hospital cardiac arrest
They hope by sharing their story they'll encourage the registration of AEDs on The Circuit
Watch 🎥 ➡️https://t.co/zb8oESxV1S

#LetUsSeeYourAED

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

This is so important, if you’re defibrillator is registered the Ambulance Service know it’s there and can direct the caller to it. Please check/register your defibrillator with the Circuit.

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

Today we’re launching our #LetUsSeeYourAED campaign encouraging the registration of AEDs (defibrillators) on The Circuit.

Keep an 👀 out on our social media this week as we highlight the importance of AED registration.

To register your AED ➡️https://t.co/SXqwXUF0Mo

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

Keep an eye out for our new look collection tins. Local shops and businesses are supporting us by hosting a tin. If you can help us in any way please get in touch.

Thank you.

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

A massive thank you Andy for all that you have done. You truly have made Community Response what it is today. Enjoy the quiet life.

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

After an incredible 37 years in the ambulance service, we’re saying farewell to Community Response Manager, Andy Jeynes.

Current and former colleagues gathered at Hollymoor earlier this week for a big send off and to celebrate his retirement - you’ll be missed, Andy! 💚🚑

[Eversfield School @eversfield647]

🌟The business world beckons Form 5 🌟It's launch day of the Fantastic Fivers Challenge. 💷🎉It is always exciting to see our pupils' ideas get off the ground with their £5 pledges. They are aiming to maximise their profits which will be donated to @FastaidCFR #pastoralcare

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

This morning marked a #milestone in #SuttonColdfield as @counts_cpr and our #Responder @BENEA5T were delivering their 50th #free #CPR & #Defib session! @OFFICIALWMAS @Mayor_RoyalSC @suttonfunrun @AndrewmitchMP @trust_sutton More free sessions available on the #CPRCounts web site

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

Our #volunteers were at @EBLAeast #EdenBoysAcademy yesterday as part of the Violence Reduction Partnership @WestMidsVRP On hand to discuss all things medical! @OFFICIALWMAS @TheDanielBaird1 @BhamUpdates

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

Tonight we've been at #BurtonGreen Village Hall teaching the #Community #CPR #Defibrillator use. Another 30+ residents ready to provide life support @FastaidCFR @OFFICIALWMAS @BalsallcomLions

[Eversfield School @eversfield647]

Everyone has been busy baking for charity! The difficult task of judging almost 140 entries is underway. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in The Great Eversfield Bake Off and raising funds for @FastaidCFR 🧁🌟🧁🌟 Winners will be announced once all the results are in 🏆

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

If your #cpad site is not registered on "The Circuit" it will not be used in an emergency!
Our #volunteer is checking and confirming its "rescue ready" after a deployment over night @OFFICIALWMAS @Mayor_RoyalSC @suttonfunrun @AndrewmitchMP

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

#Sunday morning at @TheBHF "The Circuit" alert that the defib "may have been used"
Its been out of its warm enclosure but not used, so "the circuit" is updated and the #CPAD site is ready to go again!
@OFFICIALWMAS @counts_cpr @trust_sutton @TheDanielBaird1 @FastaidCFR #CFR

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

Our #CFR is helping @counts_cpr and @suttonfunrun train their #volunteers how to give #LifeSaving #CPR if the worst should happen. If you are in the Royal Bourough then FREE courses are available at CPR counts. @OFFICIALWMAS @trust_sutton

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

As we partner up and give all the @suttonfunrun #volunteers #CPR training tonight in the hope that if the worst happens, there are many available that know what to do! @OFFICIALWMAS @FastaidCFR FREE training is available here> @counts_cpr

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

Once again our #Volunteers are out across the @OFFICIALWMAS area responding to #999 calls alongside the full time crews, tonight assisting with a poorly patient and @wmcareteam @Arrive_AliveUK @Masonic_Charity @SolihullUpdates

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

As a #CommunityFirstResponder we work alongside all of the #Medical teams at @OFFICIALWMAS Were also #Volunteers like @wmcareteam here tonight assisting with a poorly patient needing some enhanced care. @AndrewmitchMP @Mayor_RoyalSC @trust_sutton @Masonic_Charity @FastaidCFR

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

#ChristmasDay and our #Volunteers are again #OnDuty in their #Communities delivering #EmergencyCare prior to @OFFICIALWMAS. @Arrive_AliveUK @SolihullUpdates @Masonic_Charity @WarksCharity

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

It's #Christmas and we're #OnDuty as normal serving our #Community in #SuttonColdfield @OFFICIALWMAS @AndrewmitchMP @Mayor_RoyalSC @trust_sutton @FastaidCFR #Father #Son #volunteers @TBOSuttonC @Booie123East

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

As we get close to #ChristmasDay our #Volunteers are still out there #Responding to #999 calls alongside @OFFICIALWMAS crews. #StaySafe @Masonic_Charity @birmingham_live @Arrive_AliveUK

[Ben East @BENEA5T]

Ti's the night before #Christmas and all is quiet, except for two @OFFICIALWMAS #Ambulances and a #CFR. All good and patient off to A&E for further care. #volunteer @counts_cpr @Mayor_RoyalSC @trust_sutton @FastaidCFR @AndrewmitchMP #MerryChristmas Everyone...

[Eversfield School @eversfield647]

Middle School were excited to welcome @FastaidCFR 💚💙🚑The first responder volunteers shared how the charity provide vital work alongside the @OFFICIALWMAS & trained the children in the use of the recovery position. Huge THANKS 🙌 #PeopleWhoHelpUs #volunteers @SolihullUpdates

[Eversfield School @eversfield647]

Our new charity fundraising & awareness badges in support of @FastaidCFR are on sale💥 Badges cost £1 & every purchase will benefit the life-saving work of the emergency community responder charity👏🙂Congratulations Lincoln whose design was chosen #care #kindness @OFFICIALWMAS

[Eversfield School @eversfield647]

Time to get hands-on in support of #RestartAHeart❤️🚑Huge thanks to the volunteer first responders from Solihull charity @FastaidCFR who taught over 100 pupils the role they can play in improving cardiac arrest survival rates 🫶🌟 @OFFICIALWMAS #PeopleWhoHelpUs @SolihullUpdates

[Fastaid - Solihull and Birmingham @FastaidCFR]

Solihull shoppers taught CPR by paramedics and CFRs from Fastaid https://t.co/iQpf2e4UwK