Broch Community First Responders

Broch Community First Responders Fraserburgh First Responder Scheme SC048173

We are volunteers who respond in our free time to 999 calls on behalf of the Ambulance Service.

They allocate us when there is no ambulance immediately available. We train every week to maintain our skills ☺️

This year we will be celebrating our 10th year as your local Community First Responders. Without the amazing support we ...
17/02/2026

This year we will be celebrating our 10th year as your local Community First Responders. Without the amazing support we have received over these 10 years we would not have become the busiest scheme in Scotland, covering the largest area of approximately 400 square miles! That is an amazing feat for a small team of 12.

We are a small charity and need to continuously raise funds as we are self funded, meaning that with the exception of consumables, (oxygen, masks and bandages) we have to provide all our own equipment that is required to be a responder. That includes defibs, pads, response bag, oxygen bags, blood pressure machines, thermometers, spo2 readers and our uniform to name some of the things!

Due to the kindness of your donations and our fundraising, we managed to purchase 10 individual kits which makes life so much easier for our responders. We purchased 10 Mediana defibs which are light and had easy access to switch between different age groups that may need a defib. Sadly we have just found out that this company will no longer be supplying defibs or their consumables (pads and batteries) to the UK market. We should be able to get pads for the next year hopefully from companies that already have these items in stock. So we will need to do a lot of fundraising to replace these defibs over the coming year or so.

This is where you come in!!!!

We are looking for volunteers who would like to

1. Consider joining our Charity Committee

2. Become a fabulous fundraiser 😁

Whether you are good at completing grant applications or organising quiz nights or just would like to help out in the background we would love to hear from you. We would ideally like to have a fundraising team who can be a group separate from the responders. It is asking a lot of our responders to train every week for 3 hours then provide on call hours and we are also available to respond as cardiac responders too which is additional hours. We then struggle to get ourselves organized to fundraise too hence us asking for your help.

Our team does also seem to have a habit of gaining responders then losing them within a couple of years to join the Scottish Ambulance Service. We have had around 6 leave to become either Technicians or Paramedics including two of our current responders who are waiting to go to uni to become paramedics. (We are obviously extremely proud of these guys and every one of our responders 🥰)

As we cover a large area we would be more than happy to accept any help from

Peterhead
Mintlaw
St Fergus
Longside
New/Old Deer
Maud
Stuartfield
Gamrie
And all the places inbetween 🫣😉

If you have made it till the end thankyou so very much for taking the time to read this post. If anyone is able to help us out with joining our Charity or becoming a fabulous fundraiser then please either message our page or send an email to

[email protected]

We also will provide you with first aid training (not accredited) or giving talks for free about what we do. Just ask ☺️

Colleen Ewen
Douglas Ewen

(Group Coordinators and Paramedics)

We would like to say thankyou very much to the local charity Greatful Hearts for their extremely kind donation. Here is ...
17/02/2026

We would like to say thankyou very much to the local charity Greatful Hearts for their extremely kind donation. Here is Nikki Wood presenting the cheque to our responder Gary ☺️

Last Tuesday we spent the afternoon in Peterhead with 25 young adults teaching them CPR and other basic first aid. They ...
17/02/2026

Last Tuesday we spent the afternoon in Peterhead with 25 young adults teaching them CPR and other basic first aid. They were all extremely polite and happy and despite us all speaking different languages it was a very enjoyable afternoon and everyone was very interested and asked us lots of questions! Thankyou very much for inviting us along. ☺️
Save A Life For Scotland
Scottish Ambulance Service
Scottish Ambulance Service Community Resilience

24/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 7- At the Heart of Their Communities

Our Community Responders aren’t just answering calls- they’re an integral part of the places they live. Every response, every training session, and every conversation builds trust and resilience.

Working alongside our colleagues from the emergency services, universities, St John’s Scotland and initiatives such as Save a Life for Scotland, & Restart a Heart Day, we share a common vision:

✅ Keeping people safe
✅ Empowering others with life-saving skills
✅ Building stronger, more prepared communities

Together, we can create a network of care that reaches every corner of Scotland- making sure support and life saving skills & equipment are never far away.

23/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 6- Community Resilience Team Volunteers

We support two types of volunteer responders:

First up, our Community First Responders (CFRs). Dispatched by ambulance control, CFRs often arrive before an ambulance to provide life-saving care in the first critical minutes. From cardiac arrests and strokes to breathing difficulties and severe allergic reactions, they act fast with the right skills and equipment. They also update ambulance control on patient condition, helping prioritise urgent responses. Quick thinking, skilled care, and local knowledge- CFRs make a real difference every day.

Next we have our Community Cardiac Responders (CCRs).
CCRs respond to cardiac arrest calls within a 10km radius, delivering rapid CPR and defibrillation when available. What began as a small group of ‘Wildcat’ responders is now growing into a Scotland-wide network, recently expanding into Dumfries & Galloway. Every local response increases someone’s chance of survival.

Our volunteers go above and beyond to keep communities safe.

22/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 5- Kit Bags at the Ready

For our Community Responders, preparation goes beyond the call.

Every shift starts with a fully checked kit bag- AED, oxygen, PPE, and essential supplies.
Many kits are possible thanks to the extra efforts of responders who fundraise and rally local support within communities. Every raffle ticket sold, every donation collected, and every conversation about the importance of Community Responders, helps turn community support into potentially saving a life.

It’s not expected, but it shows the dedication and care that define our Community Responders. Thank you to those who go the extra mile to make sure everything is ready when someone needs help most.

21/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 4 – Public Access Defibrillators

Alongside responding to emergencies, some of our Community Responders choose to support their communities by fundraising for, installing, and maintaining Public Access Defibrillators (PADs).

From checking that they are emergency ready, reporting faults, and updating The Circuit (National Defibrillator Network), their extra effort ensures these devices are ready when seconds count. It’s not expected as part of their Community Responder role, but it can make a real difference.

Find out more about The Circuit: https://www.thecircuit.uk/

(Photo by Sarah Allan)

20/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 3- Local Awareness Sessions

Community Responders aren’t just answering calls – they’re supporting Scotland to save lives.

Every CPR session, defib demo, and awareness event builds confidence and skills so that if the worst happens, someone nearby knows what to do – because of them.

From schools to sports clubs, and community groups, they give people the tools to act in those critical first minutes before help arrives.

✅ Immediate bystander CPR can double or triple the chance of survival
✅ Every person who learns these skills is another potential lifesaver

Thank you to everyone who gives up their time to share their lifesaving skills and knowledge.

19/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 2- Ready to Respond

Community Responders check their kit, put on their hi-vis, and stand ready to give their communities reassurance and safety, attending a variety of medical emergencies.
When the radio goes off, they bring calm to chaos and life-saving care- in urban streets, rural glens, remote islands across Scotland.

Our Community Responders go the extra mile to make sure help gets there when it matters most.

18/12/2025

Responders Unwrapped:
Day 1- Supporting Local Communities

From checking in on neighbours to answering 999 calls, they bring comfort, reassurance, and life-saving care- especially during the festive season.

Here’s what they do:

✅ Respond to emergencies, often arriving before an ambulance
✅ Maintain Public Access Defibrillators (PADs)
✅ Deliver CPR and defib awareness sessions
✅ Support local health and resilience projects

Every action strengthens the bond between SAS and the communities we serve. This Christmas, we celebrate their dedication and compassion that truly make a difference.

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