LIVES First Responders are all volunteers who give up their time to respond to emergencies in your area. When you dial 999 not only will an ambulance be mobilised, but at the same time, the LIVES volunteers on call in your area will also receive notification that you need their help. The limited road networks surrounding the more isolated parts of Lincolnshire mean that many parts of this county often need to wait longer than others for an ambulance to arrive. These extra minutes are vital to a patient. In extreme circumstances this could mean the difference between life and death.
LIVES aims to be by your side within 5- 6 minutes of you making that 999 call.
When the LIVES First Responder reaches you, they are trained and equipped to provide care to you or your loved one whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive. All First Responders provide emergency care to an adult with cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, chest pains, collapsing and fits. More experienced First Responders undergo further training to become Intermediate First Responders, who are also able to deal with all of the above conditions in children, patients with traumatic injuries and road traffic accidents.
Our group was formed in December 2007 and went live in March 2008. Currently we have two response kits, 12 fully trained First Responders, two of whom are Intermediate Responders.
The aim is to provide 24 hour cover in our area.
As a registered charity we rely solely on donations and sponsorship from the general public, local businesses and other organisations to purchase and maintain our equipment. We currently have 6 volunteer Fundraisers who have supported our group so far.
As we are a recently formed group we are always looking for volunteers in the following areas:
You need no experience as full training will be given if required. You only need to give as much or as little time as you can spare, in any of the voluntary capacities.
