Tasked by the East of England Ambulance Service the Halstead Community First Responders (HCFR) Scheme serve the local population by attending potentially life threatening medical emergencies. Halstead First Responders are a group of volunteers working for the ambulance service, aiming to provide 24 hour, 365 day cover in the event of a medical emergency that requires the use of an ambulance.
The concept of First Response in urgent or emergency medical care, is based on a rapid response by a suitably equipped and trained practitioner attending the incident as quickly as possible and initiating potentially lifesaving treatment. First Responders attend a wide variety of medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, chest pain, heart attacks, strokes, unconscious patients, fitting, diabetics etc.
First Responders will be respond to these medical emergencies, and provide first line assistance prior to the ambulance arrival. The town of Halstead covers a large rural area, and with responders being local, our response time means that patients will often have a first responder in advance of the ambulance or paramedic.
 Early intervention saves lives. Halstead Civic Service Mayor, David Hume has kindly nominated Halstead First Responders as one of the Mayors Charities. To Mayor Hume and to those many others that support First Responders, we extend the gratitude of the community responders and that of the public whom have been helped by our service. Halstead First Responders run purely on a voluntary basis and receive no payment or support to assist running costs. All donations are put toward equipment and training costs. Become a first responder Sponsorship Fundraising |
The First Responder will provide:
Automated defibrillator  Knowledge of the Halstead area, skill, expertise and resources allow the First Responder to reach patients' and begin care, often before the ambulance arrives.  |
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