First responders launched on Holy Island

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been working with islanders and partner agencies on Holy Island in Northumberland to recruit, train and deploy a team of first responders. Co-responders and Community First Responders (CFRs) volunteer to help North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) by responding to life threatening emergencies within their local community prior to the arrival of an ambulance. Working closely with the HM Coastguard, the parish council and local residents, NEAS has now provided training ...