Ashford CFR

16/08/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Ashford Community First Responders were shortlisted for Blue Light Team of the Year at the Blue Light Awards. 💚

Two of our members had the honour of representing the team at last night’s awards ceremony alongside so many incredible emergency service teams and volunteers.

Being shortlisted is a huge achievement for a relatively young volunteer team — and recognition of the dedication, time and commitment our responders give to the community. 👏

A huge thank you to everyone who supports Ashford CFR. We’ll keep doing what we do best — turning up, responding and helping our community when they need us. 🚑

💛 Local Response. Real Impact.

30/07/2026

24/07/2026

🚨💛 Don't ignore chest pain! 💛🚨

Your heart could be trying to tell you something.

👀 Know the signs

📞 Know when to call 999/112
🏠 Keep aspirin in the house for emergencies
⏱️ Every minute counts!

Take 30 seconds to read, save and share this post—you never know whose life it could help. 💛

🚑 Local Response. Real Impact.

#999112

19/06/2026

🚑📞 A few of our responders recently visited the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) alongside other CFR groups from around Ireland.

👀 Got a behind-the-scenes look at how 999/112 calls are managed

📡 Learned how ambulance and CFR resources are dispatched

🤝 Met fellow volunteers from other communities

🧠 Picked up plenty of knowledge from the NEOC team

A huge thank you to everyone at NEOC for the warm welcome and fascinating tour!

💚 Local Response. Real Impact.

#999

We were delighted to have some of our amazing CFRs visiting NEOC in Tallaght this weekend.

A big thanks to Dispatcher Paul for his talk, Community Engagement Officer Craig, and NEOC management for facilitating the visit.

02/06/2026

Today we remember our dear friend and team mate Paddy. 

We remember his funny wit, his curious mind, his ability to bring laughter to a room and his commitment to his community.  

He was a founding member of our team and he is dearly missed everyday by us all. He had the ability to bring calm and ease to people he met and followed it up with a joke that brought great laughter and happiness.  

Always remembered and forever honoured. 

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dílis

23/05/2026

This week, Ashford CFR had the pleasure of running a lifesaving skills session with members of Ashford Tidy Towns. and the Vartry Wood Estate community.

The session focused on simple but vital skills including CPR awareness, recognising emergencies, and what to do before emergency services arrive.

Community training like this is so important — early action can save lives, and building confidence within our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and got involved. The willingness to learn these skills could one day make all the difference.

Local Response. Real Impact.

01/05/2026

Called 999 / 112?

Here’s how you can help.

When you make that call, what you do next really matters. Small actions can make a big difference in helping emergency services reach and treat a patient quickly.

📍 Know your location
🚪 Make access easy
📞 Follow instructions
🧍 Stay with the patient

Being prepared can save valuable time when it matters most.

#999/112

21/04/2026

Choking can happen fast — knowing what to do can save a life

⚠️ Call 999/112 and have help on the way

If someone is choking and cannot speak, cough or breathe:

➡️ Give 5 back slaps between the shoulder blades
➡️ Follow with 5 abdominal thrusts
➡️ Repeat until the object is cleared or help arrives

⚠️ If they become unresponsive, call 999/112 immediately and start CPR

Take a moment to learn it — you might need it.

Local Response. Real Impact.

#999

18/04/2026

🧠🚑 Would you recognise a stroke?

Knowing the signs can save a life. Use the FAST assessment:

Face.
Arms.
Speech.
Time.

If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait — call 999 / 112 immediately.

💚 Local Response. Real Impact.

17/04/2026

**Training Night**

Last night, Ashford CFR had the opportunity to train alongside our neighbours in Newcastle Wicklow Community Responders working through a range of realistic emergency scenarios.

Joint training like this is incredibly valuable — it ensures we can work seamlessly together when responding to calls across our communities.

When multiple resources are on scene, teamwork and understanding each other’s approach makes all the difference.

A big thank you to the Newcastle team for a great session. It’s always a benefit to share knowledge, experience, and skills.