You must be
18 years or over.
Become a
First Responder
Make a difference in Witham.
Be there when every minute matters.
As a Community First Responder you could be the
first trained person on scene, providing vital care
until the ambulance arrives.
Am I eligible?✎ Express interest(via EEAST)
We are local volunteers, trained by EEAST
Witham Community First Responders are volunteers trained by the East of England
Ambulance Service. We respond to 999 calls in our community while an ambulance is
also on its way.
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Ambulance ServiceNHS⚕
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Could you be a first responder?
You don’t need medical experience – just the right attitude and a desire to help.
Have access to a
roadworthy vehicle.
Hold a full UK driving
licence.
Be reasonably fit
and healthy.
Enhanced DBS
check required.
Commit to training
and ongoing learning.
What does it involve?
- Responding to 999 calls when alerted by EEAST.
- Providing immediate care such as CPR, defibrillation, oxygen
therapy and basic lifesaving treatment. - Supporting patients and monitoring their condition.
- Working alongside ambulance crews and handing over care
when they arrive. - Volunteering in your local community.
““Volunteering as a CFR is one of the
– Witham CFR Volunteer★★★★★
most rewarding things I’ve ever done.
You never know when you’ll be needed,
but you know you’re making a real
difference.”
The journey to becoming a CFR
1. Express interest
Complete the online
interest form with EEAST.
2. Initial contact
EEAST will be in touch
to talk through the role.
3. Application
Complete the application,
DBS and health checks.
4. Training
Attend initial training
and assessments.
5. Go live
Start responding with
your local team!
You can make a difference
No matter your background, if you’re compassionate, reliable
and want to help your community – we’d love to hear from you.
In a medical emergency – always call 999
This website is not monitored for medical emergencies. For urgent
medical advice when it isn’t a life-threatening emergency, use NHS 111.