The Knutsford Community First Responder Team is a group of volunteers who are trained by and work with the North West Ambulance Service.  Their aim is to preserve life and promote recovery in an emergency situation, before the ambulance arrives.

Knutsford First Responders

Founded in 2002 the team works in conjunction with the ambulance service to provide a rapid response to emergency situations.  When a member of the public dials for an ambulance, within a 5-mile radius of Knutsford, the duty First Responder is also advised of the call and is asked to attend.  Typically they respond to about 800 calls a year.

Not only do they administer emergency first aid but their presence provides reassurance and takes some of the strain off both the casualty and their relatives.

The Team tries to operate from 9am to 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

This can only be achieved with a full complement of members and so they are constantly on the lookout for likeminded people who are willing to give up some of their time in order to help others.  If you would be interested in joining the group or would just like to talk to someone about Responding, please make contact.  They would be delighted to hear from you.