Corstorphine First Aid Support And Training

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Corstorphine First Aid Support and Training is a registered charity that Provides Event Medical & First Aid Cover, for all events large and small, workplace and community training and more in Edinburgh and across the central belt, Registered SCIO SC051712 Corstorphine First Aid Support and Training (CFAST) is a registered Scottish charity providing event medical cover and community first aid training across Edinburgh and the Central Belt. We provide medical cover for events of all sizes from small community gatherings to large public events with qualified First Aiders, FREC Responders, and registered healthcare professionals. CFAST is run entirely by volunteers, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and professional support you can depend on. Contact us to see how we can help with your events, workplace, community group, or school.

13/09/2026

🚑 Riding of the Marches 2026

Today, our volunteers are providing first aid and medical cover for the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, which is taking place alongside the Edinburgh 900 procession .

We have a team including First Responders, FREC 4s and management, providing medical cover along the Royal Mile in the city centre as well as supporting the ride itself.

12/09/2026

🚑 It’s been another busy few days for our volunteers!

Our team has been supporting a number of events over the last few days, from horse shows and off-road running events at Corstorphine hill and races, as well as being back at Edinburgh Zoo.

During the week, we also provided first aid cover for a large corporate run, which saw over 560 walkers and runners take on Arthur’s Seat.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who have supported these events and continue to give their time to CFAST

04/09/2026

🚑 We’re recruiting trained volunteers!

CFAST is growing fast, and we’re always looking for more trained volunteers to join our team.

We provide medical and first aid cover at a wide range of events throughout the year across Edinburgh and the Central Belt.

We’re looking for volunteers with any of the following qualifications:

🔹 3-Day First Aid at Work
🔹 FREC 3 / FREC 4
🔹 Ambulance Technician
🔹 Registered Paramedic or Nurse

As a CFAST volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🚑 Attend a wide range of events
📅 Volunteer around your own availability
👕 Receive a full CFAST uniform
📚 Access further training and CPD opportunities
🤝 Gain experience and work alongside a diverse team

We ask volunteers to aim for around 100 hours per year — roughly one shift a month.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 [email protected]

Come and be part of CFAST! 🚑

02/09/2026

🚑 It’s been a busy few days for CFAST

Over the weekend, our volunteers supported a range of events across the city, from sporting events including rugby and running, to Edinburgh Zoo, where a large private event was also taking place.

On Saturday, we also had a few of our team at Edinburgh Summer Sessions at Ingliston, supporting another event medical organisation. It was fantastic to be involved and work alongside their team. 🎸🚑

Yesterday, we attended Volunteer Edinburgh’s Recruitment Fair, where we had the opportunity to speak and engage with well over 80 people 👥

A massive thank you to all our volunteers who supported us over the last few days. We couldn’t do it without you! 🚑

26/08/2026

🎆 Planning an event this autumn?

Still looking for first aid or medical cover? CFAST can help! 🚑

We provide cover for a wide range of events, including firework and bonfire events, festivals, community events, and private and public events.

If you’re organising an event and need first aid or medical cover, get in touch:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.corstorphinefirstaid.org

22/08/2026

Today, alongside our volunteers at Edinburgh Zoo, we also had two of our team down at the Union Canal providing first aid cover for the Edinburgh Canal Raft Race. 🚑
Massive thanks to Edinburgh Canal Festival for having us back to support another great event.

Our volunteers support a wide range of events throughout the year, from fairs, festivals and parades to sporting events, high-risk events, music events and everything in between.

Looking for first aid or medical cover for your event? Click the link on our page to find out more about how CFAST can help. 🚑

19/08/2026

🚑 Come and meet the team

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be attending the Volunteer Edinburgh Recruitment Fair at St Paul’s and St George’s Church, from 10:00am–5:30pm.

Delivered annually by Volunteer Edinburgh, the fair is a great opportunity to discover volunteering opportunities across the city.

We’ll have some of our volunteers there throughout the day. If you’re interested in joining CFAST, come along, meet the team and find out more about volunteering with us.

The event is free to attend, and we’d love to see you there! ❤️🚑

15/08/2026

👕 Have you seen our volunteers out and about in their new uniform? 🚑

Over the last few months, we’ve been upgrading our volunteer uniform to give CFAST a more professional look while keeping it practical and comfortable for our teams working at events.

All our volunteers are issued with a softshell jacket, polo shirt and work trousers, and we’ve also upgraded our PPE, including our hi-vis vests to help ensure our volunteers remain visible and safe while on duty.

It’s all part of our ongoing work to improve CFAST and make sure our volunteers have the right equipment to do their roles safely and professionally. A huge thank you to Be Uniforms for working with us to make this possible

14/08/2026

🦁 Did you know?

Since 2018, We have been supporting Edinburgh Zoo by providing additional first aid cover for visitors and staff and 2026 is no different! 🚑

Throughout the summer, our volunteers have been at the zoo every Saturday and Sunday, with two members of our team on site each day to provide first aid support to anyone who may need us.

We’re proud to have worked alongside the fantastic Edinburgh Zoo team for so many years and look forward to continuing our support throughout the summer. 🦁🚑

09/08/2026

Ferry Fair 2026 🚑

Yesterday, our team provided first aid cover for Ferry Fair Festival day, welcoming thousands of people to South Queensferry.

The day was packed with live music, a full walking and motor parade, and finished with live music from a band. 🎶🚗

We had a number of our volunteers on duty throughout the event, working closely with Police Scotland, the Ferry Fair Committee and our event partners to help keep everyone safe.

A massive thank you to everyone involved, and of course to our amazing volunteers who made it all possible. ❤️

Address

Edinburgh

Telephone

+447539290818

Website

https://linktr.ee/corstorphinefirstaid, http://corstorphinefirstaid.org/

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