Recruitment
Volunteers should be:
- Aged 18 +
- Have a current driving licence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to attend incidents whilst at home or work
- Have a caring nature and be willing to help raise the profile of the schemes in local areas
Training & Assessment
In order to be a volunteer you must attend a training course. The I.H.C.D. "First Person On Scene" award is held over 4 weekends. The course covers the following aspects of emergency care:
- Module 1 - Introduction, Basic Life Support and Defibrillation
- Module 2 - Medical Emergencies
- Module 3 - Traumatic Emergencies
- Module 4 - Preparing for Active Duty
How To Join
To join contact:
Community Response Department
Shrewsbury Ambulance Station
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LX
01743 273677