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CFR - Community First Responders
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In 2011 our brigade started its CFR program and has since the successfully operated and has responded to over 50 calls, attending to medical emergencies and in some cases evacuations off the island.
Community First Responders (CFRs) are accredited and operate under Ambulance governance and training. The Majority of Volunteers respond under a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service, or the NSW Fire Brigades. Community First Responders do not operate from an Ambulance or health facility, do not have an ambulance vehicle and do not transport patients. Emergency Service CFRs are provided a CFR safety vest and respond in their emergency service vehicle.
Click to read article about the Scotland Island CFRs
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NSW Ambulance Volunteers: New Opportunities16 May 2014
We are proud of the ongoing success of our volunteer services across the state, and are grateful for the dedication shown by our volunteer ambulance officers and community first responders. In order to extend the availability of services to those in other isolated and smaller communities without ambulance resources, we often seek community-spirited people who have the time and skill to become a NSW Ambulance volunteer. We currently have volunteer opportunities for VAOs and CFRs in the following areas: Scotland Island, Alstonville, Bigga, Branxton, Brooklana, Burraga, Coramba, Cudal, Deepwater, Eugowra, Glenreagh, Goodooga, Gulargambone, Hillston, Ivanhoe, Lowana, Moulamein, Mt Wilson, Nundle, Sofala, Tambar Springs, Tottenham, Trangie, Trundle, Ulong, Wanaaring and Wilcannia. If you've ever considered becoming a volunteer with NSW Ambulance, or know somebody who has, and would like more information, contact NSW Ambulance Operational Support Manager - Volunteer & Community First Responders, Superintendent Susan Webster, atswebster@ambulance.nsw.gov.au or wgluyas@amulance.nsw.gov.au CFR members who were presented with their certificates today 20th March 2016 at SIRFB AGM by Superintendent Sue Webster of the NSW Ambulance Service.
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