Alcester & District CFR's are a team of volunteers who respond to 999 calls, supporting the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Alcester, England
Joined December 2018
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Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
We know it's hot and that lake, river or quarry might look like an inviting spot to cool off in, but there is a risk of hidden dangers like:
⚠️ Cold water shock
⚠️ Strong currents
⚠️ Hidden debris or sudden drops
⚠️ No lifeguards
It may be reaching 30°C this weekend, but please stay safe:
✅ Stick to supervised swimming areas
✅ Don't jump or dive into unknown water
✅ Never swim alone
☎️ Call 999 in an emergency
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
The last thing Neil Davidson expected after going to bed was to wake up in the hospital.
Thanks to the quick action of his son Oliver, who had learned CPR in school years prior, he survived a cardiac arrest during the night.
Read Neil's full story: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-a…
ALT Graphic reading "I think I had a low chance of surviving at home in the middle of the night. If my son hadn’t have been there... I would have likely died. - Neil Davidson, cardiac arrest survivor"
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Over 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen within the home. Would you remember what to do in the ultimate medical emergency? Take just a minute of your time this bank holiday weekend to refresh your lifesaving CPR skills with actor #ConnorSwindells!
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
In 2019 Melissa saved Peter's life when he suffered an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Recently they reunited to share their story in the hopes of encouraging the registration of live-saving AEDs.
To watch the video ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=JzhKHRB3…
#LetUsSeeYourAED
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
#DidYouKnow? AEDs more commonly known defibrillators, or defibs for short, improve the chances of survival in a cardiac arrest event by over 23%.
Check out more statistics about AEDs in our community ⬇️
#LetUsSeeYourAED and register you defib here ➡️thecircuit.uk/
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Today, we launched a social media campaign that could literally save lives!
#LetUsSeeYourAED is all about ensuring all defibrillators are registered on The Circuit.
By doing so, our control room will know where they are and be able to use them if needed
wmas.nhs.uk/2024/04/15/over-…
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
In the week that our Community First Responder recruitment opened, we asked some of our current volunteers what made them want to become CFRs?
Interested in applying? Click here for more - jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Could you volunteer to save a life? wmas.nhs.uk/2024/01/10/could…
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
It's #NewYearsEve - we hope you're ready to celebrate the new year safely🎉.
Please spare a thought for the fantastic #TeamWMAS staff and volunteers who are on shift across today and tomorrow ensuring that we are able to be there for those who need us the most 💚
#ThankYou
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere and at any time, so we want to make sure people have the confidence to use public access defibrillators to help save a life.
To learn more, visit our website: resus.org.uk/public-resource…
ALT Graphic of an cartoon defibrillator with a word bubble reading "Using a defibrillator is like having an expert by your side! It tells you exactly what to do." with the RCUK logo.
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Meet Defib Dani!
61% of people say they aren’t confident enough to use a defibrillator.
Defib Dani is our new animated character who walks you through the steps to using a defibrillator, giving you the confidence you need to help save a life.
Watch the video today and visit our website to learn now: resus.org.uk/public-resource…
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
There are flood warnings & alerts in force across Stratford-on-Avon District, meaning that flooding is expected in some areas. Be prepared and act.
See: check-for-flooding.service.g… for details, including a map of the affected areas.
ALT Alert, Warning, Severe warning
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
It's a rainy day, and looking to stay wet into the weekend, here's some tips for how to stay safe, while driving in the rain!☔️
🚗Don't drive through flood water
🚴♀️Look out for vulnerable road users - such as bikes 🌊In a life threatening emergency, call 999 🌧️
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Last year, Asad was playing football when he collapsed. Luckily, two people on the nearby pitch were hospital medics and were able to give him CPR until the ambulance arrived.
Their efforts, combined with several shocks from a defibrillator, were able to revive him.
We want everyone to know vital CPR skills and have the confidence to help save lives in an emergency, so there can be more outcomes like Asad’s.
Read Asad’s full story here: lnkd.in/ecCsgNw4
#RestartAHeart
ALT A graphic of a man posing with the RCUK and RSAH logos, along with the copy reading "I had a cardiac arrest as I stepped off the football pitch. Thankfully, two players coming on after us knew CPR. They saved my life. Learn CPR, save a life. Asad, cardiac arrest survivor"
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
🌧 Heavy rain overnight and this morning has left some roads flooded.
🚗Never try to drive through flood water – just 30 cm of water is enough to float your car 🌊
For the latest weather updates ➡️@metoffice
Tips & advice on driving in heavy rain: metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Only one in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
But CPR and defibrillation within 3-5 mins can significantly increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.
Public access defibrillators are vital in saving lives.
#RestartAHeart resus.org.uk/RSAH
ALT An image reading "Early CPR and defibrillation can significantly increase the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest" with an icon of a heart with a lightening bolt and plus sign, followed by a banner reading "Your two hands can help save a life" and the Restart a Heart logo (two hands interlocked for CPR over a heart)
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
Each year, 80,000 people have a cardiac arrest outside hospitals.
In moments like these, defibrillators can save lives.
But in deprived communities, where cardiac arrests happen more, defibrillators are less available.
Let's change this.
#RestartAHeart resus.org.uk/RSAH
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
If your defibrillator is well maintained, recently tested and unlocked, it’s rescue-ready and can play a vital role in saving lives.
For #RestartAHeart, we’re calling on defibrillator owners and guardians to add them to The Circuit’s national defib database.
Find out more: thecircuit.uk/
ALT Graphic reading "Is your defibrillator rescue-ready? It should be... well maintained, recently tested, unlocked with an icon of a heart and a plus. Logos at bottom are for The Circuit and Restart a Heart.
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
If a child had a cardiac arrest, would you know how to give them CPR?
While it’s rare for a child to have a cardiac arrest, knowing what to do could help save their life. Watch now to learn how to give children livesaving CPR in just two minutes.
You can order your free copy of our child and baby CPR book now. resus.org.uk/baby-cpr
Alcester & District Community First Responders retweeted
🚨 Due to current technical fault that is impacting a number of emergency services, many 999 calls are not connecting.
☎️ Please dial 111 in an emergency until further notice.
💚 You can use NHS 111 Online to check for non-emergency medical concerns.
