Community First Responders raise money in Wrekin challenge
Telford and Wrekin Community First Responders have raised £2,500 for their scheme by carrying a spinal-boarded ‘patient’ up and down the Wrekin.
Their ‘Wrekin Challenge’ took place on Sunday March 25th, when they fully immobilised one of their own volunteers and carried him to the summit 1,350ft above the Shropshire plains. They were helped by volunteers from the ‘West Midlands 4x4 Response’ charity who brought four of their own vehicles; two of which acted as support vehicles.
Co-ordinator Steve Brown said: “It took us three-and-a-half hours in total and was very hard work! There was also an emergency whilst on the Wrekin with a fire being reported. To assist the fire service in bringing up the crews, the 4x4 response team who were at the base of the Wrekin assisted and passed us as we were ascending.
“All in all a very enjoyable day and we would like to say a massive thank-you to ‘West Midlands 4x4 Response’, West Midlands Ambulance Service and all those who have kindly donated to our scheme for this challenge.”
For further information about Telford & Wrekin Community First Responders, visit their website www.telfordcfrs.org or follow them on twitter @TelfordCFR.
Community First Responders are everyday members of the public trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service in lifesaving techniques. They may be called upon by the ambulance service’s control room to attend medical emergencies in their area while an ambulance resource is en-route.
If you would like to become a Community First Responder, call West Midlands Ambulance Service’s CFR Admin office on 01743 273677 or CFRAdmin@wmas.nhs.uk .
