Who are community first responders?

We are volunteer Community First Responders who live or work within County Durham. We work in partnership with North East Ambulance Service and respond to life threatening emergency medical calls within our area, providing vital assistance to people who need urgent medical attention prior to the arrival of the Emergency Ambulance.


Who manages the First responders?

First Responders in the North East Ambulance Service region are trained, controlled and deployed by the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). The NEAS First Responder Management Team have overall responsibility for the First Responders and are available to offer support and advice.