Keele Community First Responders

We are unpaid volunteers in our local community. We are able to reach patients before an ambulance arrives, vital for time critical emergencies. CIO 1179199

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

What is a CFR?

A Community First Responder (CFR) is a volunteer trained by the ambulance service to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Based in their local communities, CFRs often arrive first before any other assets.

For more info 👉 https://t.co/Nrbkglij8H

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Last Sunday Chris completed the Stafford Half Marathon while carrying a response bag.

This was a great effort to raise funds to allow us to keep responding in our community.

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Keele CFR had a great time supporting @KeeleUniversity mental health day.

Ben and I had a great time engaging with students, promoting the charity, and doing some quick CPR lessons.

@OFFICIALWMAS

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Chris is currently on duty providing local cover for @OFFICIALWMAS

He has attended one 999 call so far!

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

A huge amount of medicines are wasted unnecessarily in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent each year.

We need your help to reduce this. Find out why it’s important to #OnlyOrderWhatYouNeed

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

We’re part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund. Co-op Members can help raise funds for our project by choosing Keele Community First Responders as their cause at https://t.co/SuiO7keKqg

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Two of our volunteers, Richard and Ben, are currently on call being visible and engaging with potental students at @KeeleUniversity's open day.

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

Over 40? It’s time to check your blood pressure.
High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems.
A 10-minute check today could protect your future.
Find your nearest pharmacy for a free check - https://t.co/YCchw5l4it

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

🚑 MYTH OR FACT? “You can go through a red light if an ambulance is behind you.” 🚦

❌ MYTH.

Only emergency vehicles responding to incidents are legally allowed to pass through red lights and even then, only under strict conditions. If you cross a red light, you could receive a fine and points on your licence.

Instead, stay put and let our crews assess the safest way around you, they're trained to pass safely! 🚑😊

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

RC661A is currently booked on.

Attended 2 jobs so far for @OFFICIALWMAS

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

#mondaymotivation

Do you know how to do CPR?

If the person is unresponsive and not breathing, follow these steps.

1. Call 999 for help
2. Push down on the centre of the chest at a rate of 2 a second
3. Request for and apply a defibrillator

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

A huge amount of medicines are wasted unnecessarily in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent each year.

We need your help to reduce this. Find out why it’s important to #OnlyOrderWhatYouNeed

[NHS @NHSuk]

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The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest.

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The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest.

ℹ️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3FNorovirus is going around right now.

The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest.

ℹ️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3FNorovirus is going around right now.

The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest.

ℹ️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3FNorovirus is going around right now.

The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest.

ℹ️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3F5

[Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB @StaffsStokeICB]

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Call NHS 111 or the Dental Advice Line to get seen.

More info: https://t.co/StrTTG3wLn

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

We've got over 13 hours of local cover today between 3 #volunteer CFRs!

@OFFICIALWMAS
@KeeleUniversity

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

The @MetOffice has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the Midlands with sleet, snow & ice tonight & into Thursday.

❄️Keep up to date with the latest weather news via @metoffice.
🔗Cold weather advice to keep you safe, warm & well https://t.co/OR43QUcl9k
➡️Share this post with your followers.

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Today we've been at @KeeleUniversity alongside the Campus Safety Team promoting the SafeZone app, and encouraging students to have a go at doing CPR.

@OFFICIALWMAS

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

It's flippin' #pancakeday! If your cooking skills are a bit crepe-y & you suffer a minor burn, don’t flip out! Here's how to feel batter:
🔥 Move away from heat source
💍 Remove clothing or jewellery near burn & don't move anything stuck to skin
❄️ Cool burn with cool/lukewarm running water for 20-30 mins. NO ice or creams.
🩹 After cooling, cover it with layer of cling film or clean, plastic bag.
💊 Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to treat pain.
☝️Raise affected area to help reduce swelling.

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Today we've been at @KeeleUniversity alongside the Campus Safety Team promoting the SafeZone app, and encouraging students to have a go at doing CPR.

@OFFICIALWMAS

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Throw back to last month when we had a week of snow ❄️

Our amazing volunteers still gave their time to help patients in our community, despite challenging road conditions.

[Keele Community First Responders @KeeleCFR]

Think chain of survival when giving someone the best chance of surviving cardiac arrest.

💚 Early recognition and call for help
💚 Early CPR
💚 Early defibrillation