Derby Ambulance First Responders

05/09/2026

We have 10 brand new collection tins with their wrappers attached and now ready to go. If you run a business in the Derby area maybe you could consider giving one a home to help raise funds for our life saving work.

29/08/2026

Unfortunately due to the weather conditions we have taken the decision to postpone today’s CPR and defib awareness in Darley Park. We will be in touch with Derby City Council to re-arrange in the near future. Thank you for your understanding

22/08/2026

Today, Richard, one of our newer responders, joined a training course with East Midlands Ambulance Service to expand his skills. This will allow Richard to attend a more calls. All of our responders have the opportunity to expand their skills after around 12 months responding which gives us the ability to provide a wider service to the local community.

20/08/2026

Join us at Darley Park tea rooms next weekend! 🏰We'll be set up next to the cafe to demonstrate the importance of CPR and defibrillators and allow local residents to acquire the life-saving skills that can make a significant impact! 💖📅 If you live locally, we hope you can spare a few minutes to join us and learn these essential skills.

12/08/2026

The sweltering heat of July has kept our scheme extremely busy, with our dedicated team providing a remarkable 189 hours on duty and responding to 44 calls across the city. From emergency situations to life-threatening incidents, we were the first point of contact in an impressive 63% of all our calls, providing critical care and support when it mattered most. Our calls included a number of Goodsam responses, where our responders sprang into action to provide vital assistance to their neighbours. We're proud to have played a crucial role in saving lives, including several cardiac arrests where our prompt response made all the difference. Our commitment to the community is unwavering, and we're dedicated to continuing our life-saving work throughout the year.

11/08/2026

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07/08/2026

We have Richard out on duty today, and he's even found time to do a bit of litter picking in his community between jobs.!!

29/07/2026

Meet Matt, our newest addition to the team! 🙌 Matt is our newest responder and will ultimately be responding on the south side of the city. He's been out for the first time today with his mentor, attending his first calls as a CFR and supporting East Midlands Ambulance Service . It's been very hot and busy today, so the team didn't manage to get a photo of him in his new uniform, but here's one from his training sessions. Outside of being a CFR, Matt is a first aid instructor, which will add to the experience we have across the team. It's great to have Matt as part of the team now out supporting the community we serve.

28/07/2026

We need to register for the 3rd MyGivingCircle Grants Round of 2026 and we'd love you to vote for us for free at https://mygivingcircle.org/derby-ambulance-first-responders/vote?affiliate=mgcCshare

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13/07/2026