Silloth Community First Responders

Silloth Community First Responders NWAS volunteers supporting Silloth and surrounding areas. Silloth First Responders are a community group trained by the North West Ambulance Service.

The satisfaction of becoming a responder is not just based on saving someone’s life, although this is a very special moment should it ever arise. When someone calls an ambulance they are unwell, possibly frightened or unsure of what is happening and vulnerable. Even when dealing with a patient who is not seriously ill, you have the opportunity to calm and reassure them. Talking to them and support

ing them while they wait for an ambulance is a part of the responder role that is often forgotten or overlooked but it can often be the most rewarding part of being a community first responder. As a responder you step into someone’s life for a short period of time, during which you can really make a difference. We will train you to respond to emergencies but you can still go about your normal routine. If we need your help, we will alert you! About CFRs
Community First Responders (CFRs) are an integral part of patient care. They are volunteers, trained and dispatched to deal with emergencies prior to the arrival of an ambulance, able to provide early interventions in those crucial first minutes of an emergency. Our CFRs operate across the whole of the North West in both rural and urban areas, and are a crucial part of the Chain of Survival. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, our CFRs have been undertaking and helping with a host of new duties in addition to responding to emergencies. Different Types of CFRs...
There are two different types of CFRs volunteering in communities:

Community First Responders (CFR) are equipped with an AED, pocket mask, oxygen, hand held suction, tympanic/infrared thermometer, mechanical blood pressure, pulse oximetry and wound dressings. Extended Community First Responders (ECFR) have additional equipment and are trained and assessed by NWAS clinical staff to check blood glucose levels and if required administer dextrose gel. They are also equipped with cervical collars and CAT tourniquets. For cardiac related chest pain they can administer 300mg aspirin. They can also administer Entonox if needed to control pain levels where appropriate.

08/04/2026
05/04/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Community First Responder?

As a responder with North West Ambulance Service, we attend serious emergencies like heart attacks, strokes, cardiac arrests, severe bleeding, and diabetes crises.

Being first on the scene is challenging and requires a calm mind, quick thinking, and a lot of compassion. For the people we help, it could be the worst day of their life, and being there to support them makes all the difference.

It is one of the most rewarding roles you can do. You get to make a real impact in your community when it matters most.

Think you could be a Community First Responder? Visit the NWAS Responders website to find out more and apply today.

28/03/2026
Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone! 🎉Owen marks 10 years as a dedicated volunteer with Silloth Community Fi...
01/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone! 🎉

Owen marks 10 years as a dedicated volunteer with Silloth Community First Responders — and what an amazing decade it has been.

For the past ten years, Owen has given his time, compassion, and commitment to supporting our community in its moments of greatest need. Whether responding to emergency call-outs at all hours, offering reassurance to patients and families, or working alongside the ambulance service, his dedication has truly made a difference.

Volunteers like Owen are the heart of Community First Responders — stepping up, staying calm under pressure, and helping to save lives before paramedics arrive. His selflessness and reliability embody the very best of community spirit here in Silloth.

Thank you, Owen, for ten years of service, care, and commitment. We are incredibly proud and grateful for everything you do.

Here’s to many more years! 👏🚑

Many thanks to Alan and Margaret Whitham, and all their guests, at their recent 50th Anniversary party. £310 was raised ...
23/02/2026

Many thanks to Alan and Margaret Whitham, and all their guests, at their recent 50th Anniversary party. £310 was raised for Silloth Community First Responders, a very generous amount! Thank you, and congratulations!

09/02/2026

Thank you to the Good Causes Charity Shop, Silloth!
A huge thank you to everyone at the Good Causes Charity Shop in Silloth for their very generous £200 donation to Silloth First Responders.
Your continued support helps us remain equipped and ready to respond when our community needs us most. We’re incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity 💙🚑
Thank you for making such a positive difference locally.

💙 Thank You! 💙A huge thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s charity night. We are truly overwhelmed by the kindne...
09/02/2026

💙 Thank You! 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s charity night. We are truly overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown — it was an amazing evening!
Here’s what we raised together:
🎟️ Tickets – £4,510
🎁 Raffle – £1,671.50
🍷 Bar Collection – £165.47
✨ Total raised on the night: £6,346.97 ✨
A massive thank you to Stanwix Park for their additional donation of £253.03, bringing the GRAND TOTAL to an incredible £6,600! 🙌
This means £2,200 each will be donated to:
🚑 Silloth First Responders
🚤 Silloth RNLI
❤️ League of Friends – Silloth Nursing Home
We couldn’t have done this without you all — thank you for supporting such brilliant local causes 💙

We are looking for an electrician to install 4x Defib cabinets to lampposts in Silloth. They must be installed with the ...
07/02/2026

We are looking for an electrician to install 4x Defib cabinets to lampposts in Silloth. They must be installed with the council’s specifications.

04/02/2026

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAIN FOR SATURDAY! 🥳
Silloth Charity Night! 🔮💃
Saturday 7th February 2026 ✨

-Tickets on sale from Stanwix Park Reception
-£10 per Ticket
-Entertainment from Phil Mac, The Hudson Sisters & Sweet Sensation
-Raffle with excellent prizes

All proceeds to Silloth Nursing Home, Silloth First Responders & Silloth RNLI

See you there!

Defib & CPR training this Friday, all welcome! Come & learn how to help save a life. ❤️
02/02/2026

Defib & CPR training this Friday, all welcome! Come & learn how to help save a life. ❤️

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