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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 ☺️

11/07/2026

🌟 Meet John, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

John has been a Broch Community First Responder for 10 years, joining the scheme when it first started. He decided to get involved because he recognised the need for this scheme and wanted to make a difference in his community.

John worked with the Scottish Ambulance Service in his 20s where he discovered his passion for helping others. The part he enjoys most is being there for people when they need support.

A few fun facts about John:
🌅 He's an early bird
🌱 He loves spending time in his garden
🌍 He's experienced an earthquake!
🚨 He's one of the original members of BCFR

Thank you John for your dedication and commitment to helping others over the past decade. 👏💜

08/07/2026

🌟 Meet Doug, Our Volunteer Community First Responder Joint Coordinator 🌟

Doug joined the Scottish Ambulance Service as a Technician in 1992 before later qualifying as a Paramedic. After starting his career in Banff, he transferred to Fraserburgh in 2003 where he witnessed first-hand the increasing demand for emergency care and recognised the need for a Community First Responder group.

In 2016 Doug and his wife, Colleen, established Broch Community First Responders. As Joint Coordinator, Trainer and in Doug's words the team's general dogsbody, he continues to support the group by helping with training, attending community talks and visits, and ensuring the team continues to grow and thrive.

Doug has volunteered in many different roles over the years, including with the Boys' Brigade, the British Red Cross, and as a committee member for the Blue Light Festival for more than 20 years. Supporting his community has always been a huge part of his life.

A few fun facts about Doug:

🚒 Before joining the Scottish Ambulance Service, Doug served as a Retained Firefighter.

🍅 He enjoys pottering in his greenhouse and trying to grow the perfect tomatoes.

🎶 His favourite era of music is the 1980s, and his favourite band is Big Country.

📚 He loves learning new skills and is always keen to expand his knowledge.

Thank you Doug for your dedication and many years of service to both our team and the wider community. Your passion for volunteering has helped make Broch Community First Responders the success it is today. 👏💜

07/07/2026

10 Years of Saving Lives. Supporting Our Community. Making a Difference. 💜

This week marks an incredible milestone for Broch Community First Responders.

Over the last decade our volunteers have attended countless calls, provided vital care and stood beside people during some of their most difficult moments.

To every volunteer past and present, every supporter, fundraiser and member of our community Thank You for believing in us and helping us reach this special anniversary.

Here's to the next 10 years of serving Broch 💜🎉

05/07/2026

🌟 Meet Colleen, Our Volunteer Community First Responder Coordinator & Trainer 🌟

Colleen joined the Scottish Ambulance Service as a Technician in 2015 before later qualifying as a Paramedic. Through her work with the ambulance service she recognised the need for additional emergency support within local communities.

In 2016 alongside fellow paramedic (and husband) Doug, Colleen helped establish Broch Community First Responders. Since then she has continued in her role as Trainer and Joint Coordinator, sharing her knowledge and helping to develop the skills and confidence of our volunteer responders.

Colleen says she loves learning new skills and gaining new knowledge that helps when delivering Community First Responder training. She is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn life-saving skills free of charge and believes these skills should be accessible to everyone in our community.

A few fun facts about Colleen:

🚑 Before founding Broch Community First Responders Colleen volunteered with the British Red Cross from 1998 where her passion for helping the community first began.

❤️ She and her husband Doug have been married for 25 years and love volunteering together while passing on their knowledge and experience to others.

🎺 She has played the cornet for 40 years and now performs with the Banffshire Community Band.

🐶🐶🐱🐱 She has two rescue dogs from Cyprus and two cats.

💜 She is incredibly proud that Broch Community First Responders has grown into one of the busiest Community First Responder groups in Scotland, covering one of the largest geographical areas.

🚨 Colleen has been part of the Blue Light Festival Committee for over 20 years, helping in a variety of different roles.

Thank you, Colleen for your vision and unwavering dedication to supporting both our volunteers and the wider community. Your passion has inspired so many people and helped shape Broch Community First Responders into the team it is today. 👏💜

30/06/2026

🌟 Meet Jennifer, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

Jennifer joined our team of responders in January 2026 after learning about us and the important support we provide in the community. She believed in what the responders do and wanted to get involved to help others.

Jennifer says the most rewarding part of being a responder is being there for someone when they need support the most.

A few fun facts about Jennifer:
📚 Her favourite hobby is reading murder mystery novels
🐶🐶 She has two dogs, a cat and a tortoise
⛰️ She hopes to complete all the Munros one day

Thank you Jennifer for volunteering your time and making a difference in our community. 👏💜

25/06/2026

🌟 Meet Aled, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

Aled has been a Community First Responder for just over a year and joined the team because he wanted to give something back to his local community. He enjoys being there for people when they need it most and making a difference during some of their most challenging moments.

Aled is looking forward to the next steps in his journey and will be heading to Edinburgh this year to study at university as he works towards achieving his goal of becoming a paramedic.

A few fun facts about Aled:

🌴 If he could travel anywhere in the world, he'd choose the Maldives

🚑 He is the youngest Community First Responder in our group

Thank you Aled for your enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication to supporting our community. We wish you every success at university and look forward to seeing all that you'll achieve in the future. 👏💜

22/06/2026

🌟 Meet Gary, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

Gary joined our team of Community First Responders in October 2017 because he wanted to give something back to his local community. Since then he has been committed to supporting people during some of their most difficult moments and making a positive difference when it's needed most.

Gary says one of the most rewarding parts of being a responder is meeting people from across the community and knowing that he's been able to help and provide reassurance during challenging times.

A few fun facts about Gary:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He loves spending quality time with his family.

🏃 He enjoys running and keeping active.

Thank you Gary for your continued dedication and for volunteering your time to support our community. Your commitment over the past several years has made a real difference to so many people. 👏💜

19/06/2026

🌟 Meet Shannon, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

Shannon joined our team of responders in May 2023 after experiencing first hand the incredible work of the ambulance service. She was inspired by the difference they make and she wanted to give something back to the community by volunteering as a Community First Responder.

Shannon says the most rewarding part of being a responder is learning new skills, taking on the challenges that come with emergency calls, and being able to help people when they need it most.

A few fun facts about Shannon:

🐱🐱 She has two pet kittens called Spotty and Brownie
💎 She loves to relax by creating Diamond Art pictures
🦸 Her dream superpower would be: Snapping fingers and having the house clean itself 🤣

Thank you, Shannon, for volunteering your time and making a difference in our community. 👏💜

16/06/2026

🚗 Charity Car Wash 🚗

Come along to Fraserburgh Fire Station this Saturday from 10am to 4pm! Get your car sparkling clean and help support our local Broch First Responders 🚑💜

We hope to see you there!

15/06/2026

🌟 Meet Wilma, Our Volunteer Community First Responder 🌟

Wilma joined the Broch First Responders in 2016. Over the years she has enjoyed watching the team grow, develop new skills, and become an important part of supporting the Scottish Ambulance Service and our local community.

Wilma says being a volunteer responder is a huge part of her life and she gets great satisfaction from giving something back to the community. She values the training and skills responders receive which allow them to help people when they need it most.

A few fun facts about Wilma:

🚑 She is one of the original members of our responder group
⛑️ She has been a first aider for even longer than she has been a responder
💜 She has dedicated more than 10 years to supporting her local community as a responder
🚨 Wilma has recently been nominated for the Scottish Ambulance Services Newton Award
🏊‍♀️Wilma also used to be a swimming instructor and a life guard!

Thank you Wilma for your commitment, dedication, and for making such a positive difference in our community over the last decade. 👏💜

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