Anyone had experience with Community First Responders (CFRs)?
I believe there's been a thread
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ers-13650.html
The dispatcher assesses all incoming emergency calls and determines the suitability of sending a first responder.
Given they live in the communities which they volunteer in, they are likely to be much closer than an ambulance crew and can provide life-saving help in the first few vital minutes,for example,a heart attack they can provide a better, long-term outcome for us.Considering first responders have the potential to save a life, A increase in activation would an inspiring figure to see.CFRs are invaluable, especially in rural areas (I take my hat off to them).
However in some communities there are(understandably) very mixed feelings regarding CFRs because there's a difference between a community first responder and a qualified paramedic (and his ambulance),Saying that if the CFR schemes stopped I don't think the local Ambulance Service would increase resources.
Do you think sooner or later there will be no ambulances for one reason or another?
