YAS CFR, Richmond Community First Responders

08/02/2026

31/01/2026

Today is the best day of my job.

A group of individuals from ALL walks of life, who 2 weekends ago, walked in to a room with different levels of knowledge, have all just walked out as CFRs in support of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

I Love my Job ❤️

Thanks to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service for the use of their training room at Colburn Fire Station.

25/01/2026

So we are on Day 3 of new CFR course and some Active CFRs have popped in to say hi.

Also it’s amazing to see we have 30 volunteer CFRs logged on across North Yorkshire

24/01/2026

How many cars are out in Colburn, Headquarters Catterick Garrison this morning.

We Need YOU👉 🕺 👈

20/01/2026

You need to:

be aged 18 or over
hold a valid, full UK driving licence, with no more than three penalty points
have access to a vehicle
be prepared to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
be prepared to undertake occupational health screening
be prepared to undertake our 4 Day (weekend) CFR course.

16/01/2026

If you witness a cardiac arrest, it is important to call 999 and start CPR straight away.

Perform CPR by placing your hands on the centre of the person’s chest and interlocking your fingers.

Use your body weight to push down 5 to 6cm on their chest.

Repeat this at a rate of 2 per second until the person regains consciousness or an ambulance arrives.

12/01/2026

One of our volunteers received a pin badge recently as recognition of their involvement in a successful resuscitation of a patient whose heart had stopped.

They replied telling us this story
I qualified as a CFR at the in September as I needed a new focus and challenge after the loss of my husband of many years.
The role has given me the opportunity to give back to our community and meet some amazing people along the way. It really has been life changing.

Thank you so much to my Yorkshire Ambulance trainers, the training weekends were fantastic. We had a great intake with people from all different backgrounds.
All the crews and the ambulance dispatch staff have been so helpful and have made me feel hugely welcomed. Cheers everyone!

This was my first cardiac arrest, which was followed closely by a second a few days later and then a third a few days after that!!
I have learnt so much and feel so grateful to be a part of this amazing team. You are all awesome!!

A final huge thanks must go to my mentor and partner volunteer Morgan who has been with me on all of these jobs. He really is the best teacher, guide and support. He offers his time, commitment and passion to the CFR role selflessly. Always wanting to help others ❤️

Well done to you all, you’re the BEST!!

09/01/2026

29 North Yorkshire Volunteer Community First Responders are logged on right Now!

01/01/2026

Still time to apply. Follow the link in the post

TIME FOR YOU TO CHANGE
Make your 2026 the year you find your purpose.

Could this be YOU?
✅ Just 20 hours a month
✅ No waiting by the phone, carry on with life!
✅ If the call comes, you respond under normal driving conditions and make a difference.

Schemes currently running throughout
…and we’re expanding!
and maybe YOUR village next!

💚 Ready to a different year?

Drop us a message today and find out how YOU can become a Community First Responder.

https://www.yas.nhs.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/community-first-responders/