Ballymena Community First Responders

13/10/2026

Our ongoing commitment to our local community. Well done everyone.

Refresher course done with Cathy and Leonard from Ballymena Community First Responders . A big thank you for taking the time to come and update our knowledge on CPR, Defibrillator use and choking. We hope we never have to use any of this but feeling more confident should the time come if needed.

13/10/2026

We were alerted to 63 calls in September.

07/06/2026

Yesterday, a number of Ballymena Community First Responders enjoyed a thoroughly deserved wellbeing day out in Belfast.

Our team spends countless hours supporting the community, responding to emergencies, and providing vital assistance when it is needed most. It was wonderful to take some time together away from the frontline, enjoy good company, share plenty of laughs, and focus on our own wellbeing.

Days like these are so important for strengthening friendships, supporting mental health, and recognising the incredible commitment shown by our volunteers throughout the year.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to all our responders for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism they bring to the role every single day.

05/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers.

As National Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we’d like to thank all 458 of our Community First Responders across 25 schemes throughout Northern Ireland. Together, they give thousands of hours each year to support their communities, respond to emergencies, promote lifesaving skills and help us improve outcomes for patients. We are proud to work alongside such a dedicated group of volunteers.

04/06/2026

Thank you to Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for acknowledging the dedication of our team and that of the many others across the province.

Behind every Community First Responder is a volunteer who has chosen to give something incredibly valuable…their time. From treating patients experiencing cardiac arrest and other time-critical medical emergencies, to providing reassurance, support and care in difficult moments, CFRs help make a real difference when every second counts. Today, we recognise and thank all our CFR volunteers for their dedication and compassion.

02/06/2026

Tesco Superstore Ballymena have chosen Ballymena First Responders as their charity of the month for their Book Sale. Throughout the month of June, the proceeds of any books purchased will be donated to us!! We are absolutely delighted with this as we rely on donations to help us remain in the community.

02/06/2026

WE WERE ALERTED TO 67 CALLS IN MAY.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR RESPONDERS.

02/05/2026

🚑 Great News for Ballymena! 🚑
We’re delighted to announce that three new volunteer responders have successfully completed their training with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and are now actively responding to Category 1 and Category 2 emergency calls across the greater Ballymena area 💙
This is a huge boost for our scheme, helping us reach patients, more quickly, especially in those critical first moments when every second counts.
Our new responders, Ryan, Nicole and Stephen, are already making a real difference, providing lifesaving care and support to patients before ambulance crews arrive.
👏 A massive congratulations and thank you to all three for your dedication and commitment to serving your community.
As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for more volunteers to join the team, if you’ve ever thought about becoming a Community First Responder, now is the time to get involved!
💙 Together, we’re saving lives in Ballymena.