Ymatebwr Cyntaf Y Fenni Abergavenny Community First Responders
Community First Responders are volunteers who donate their spare time to attend appropriate 999 calls and provide first hand emergency care.
Glorious weather yesterday for the annual CPD refresher.
After 7 years as a CFR in , being in voluntary medical services for 20 years since starting this journey with Red Cross, I am hanging up my boots as a CFR. I will continue with the defibs in Abergavenny. .
Steve will still be active as a CFR in Abergavenny. Diolch, Andrew
Yesterday morning (14/7/2021) crews from Whitchurch Fire Station and Ross on Wye Fire Station attended a house fire in Symonds Yat West.
Unfortunately, on the way to the incident the crews were delayed due to parked cars which did not leave enough room for a fire engine to get through.
Please be considerate when parking your car, and as the population of the Wye Valley increases three times due to tourism in the summer months, please be considerate when parking. If you own a holiday home, guest house or B&B please asks your guests to park considerably
https://www.hwfire.org.uk/news/30-01-2018-no-way-thru-can-mean-no-help-for-you
Shoctober with Catrin & Abi 2020 Catrin & Abi teach you about the Welsh Ambulance Service.
For those that haven't learnt CPR you can see a handy sheet below. Some great videos to Learn CPR today from Awyr Las - The North Wales NHS Charity at https://awyrlas.org.uk/learn-cpr-today or learn using Resuscitation Council UK interactive site/app at https://life-saver.org.uk/
If you want to learn how to make a difference in a situation like on the football pitch yesterday have a go at Lifesaver from Resuscitation Council UK https://life-saver.org.uk/ I have asked when we can restart PADS training sessions.
56% of emergency workers who contacted us said they didn't have anyone else to talk to. If you're finding things tough, we're here to help.
All emergency workers can text BLUELIGHT to 85258 to talk anonymously with a trained volunteer, at any time of day or night.
Don't work for the emergency services? Text 'Shout' to 85258 for free, confidential support.
Volunteered with Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust Shout and The Scouts this week. All very different, but all them looking more volunteers in 2021.
My first 999 call to a w3w location, close to home with my favourite hill. Knew spot once put in the app.
First shift coming up with our new uniform that has gone live as of today. Diolch/Thanks to Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust for the uniform and plans announced yesterday at the start of
Both Andrew and Steve signed on at 1600 for the evening on this sunny tomorrow.
Diolch/Thanks
Abergavenny last month the Welsh Blood Service collected 130 blood donations! WBS back in June with more appointments available https://wbs.wales/Abergavennyfirst Abergavenny Voice. Abergavenny Rotary Club
Andrew signed on 1830-2200 after a request for support from Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Both Abergavenny CFRs signed on this evening with separate devices, so we can respond to different calls. Andew was checking defibs earlier as walked into town with his family. and helping Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Good to see the sticker added to the sefib in Abergavenny Tesco. I know it has been used at an arrest on Pen-y-pound before. Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust Abergavenny Voice.
Mental Health Awareness Week this week with the theme of Nature. Plenty of local nature reserves with Gwent Wildlife Trust
I have been where you fear to go.
I have seen what you fear to see.
I have done what you fear to do.
All these things I’ve done for you.
I am the one you lean upon.
The one you cast your scorn upon.
The one you bring your troubles to.
All these people I’ve been for you.
The one you ask to stand apart.
The one you feel should have no heart.
The emergency worker with lights of blue.
But I am human just like you.
And through the years I’ve come to see.
That I’m not what you ask of me.
So take a ride, come one everyone!
Will you take it? Will anyone?
And when you watch a person die.
And hear a battered baby cry.
Then do you think that you can be
All those things you ask of me…?
– Author Unknown
Look out for ticks after visiting parks, woodland or long grass. They may go unnoticed but can cause which damages the nervous system and joints. Reduce your risk by covering your skin when walking outdoors, staying on paths, and check yourself, children and pets before returning indoors. Use tweezers or a tick remover to gently pull and lift away from the skin. If you find a circular rash or become unwell speak to your GP or pharmacist.
For more info: www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/lyme-disease
The 2021 UK Guidelines are queued up and ready to publish – what are you most looking forward to reading when they go live on resus.org.uk tomorrow?
Have a great , 2 Abergavenny CFRs (Andrew & Steve) logged on to respond tonight in for Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Andrew volunteering for two roles today. 4am shift on Shout for people struggling to cope. Down Cardiff to Corpro mask fit test medical students ready to and then back logged on as a CFR for Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust in
Welsh Blood Service still have quite a few remaining slots on the 26th but only a few on the 22nd April at St Mary's Priory Centre. Please click the link https://wbs.wales/Abergavfirst
WBS Booking We appreciate that our donors may lead busy lives and the time you take out of your day to donate. However, missed appointments place a strain on our service and may mean that we collect less blood than planned from a clinic. Opting in to reminders by both SMS and email is the most cost efficient wa...
Looking for a CFR Trainer
Job vacancy: Community First Responder Trainer, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Cwmbran | trac.jobs Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore,....
Wife who saved husband's life issues CPR plea to others Matthew began experiencing a pain similar to indigestion, but it turned into a cardiac arrest
Good video to learn CPR