HEYBRIDGE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS
NEWS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
A SUCCESSFUL RESUSCITATION
June Crozier from the Heybridge First Responder
group, was attending a funeral in the nearby village of Tollesbury, when
the organist, John Crossley, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
whilst playing the organ.
Whilst June rushed to fetch her AED from her car, a nurse commenced CPR. After two shocks, the patient returned to spontaneous circulation before the arrival of the HeliMed air ambulance which took him to hospital where John had a triple by pass operation.
He was reunited with June at the Boreham airbase. John said, "I am extremely grateful to June, as without her speedy action, I would not be here today."
Published with permission of THE RESPONDER, an East of England Ambulance Service publication.
June Crozier receives a certificate on behalf of the Heybridge Group at a reception held at Broomfield Ambulance Training Centre for First Responder Groups. Certificates were presented to Groups that have been active for over five years.
FIVE YEAR CERTIFICATES
Ann Fisher and Gordon Brown were amongst a group of
First Responders who were awarded certificates for completing five years
of service. These were presented by Paul Leaman, Associate Director of
Community Partnerships
CALLOUTS
We were very pleased to welcome a new member to the Group in May. He has contributed a tremendous amount of time which has made May the busiest month on record, with 15 calls. June, July and August have also been busy, taking the total to 69 for 2010, more than at the same stage in recent years.
See the Who We Are tab for more details.
TRAINING
A Group meeting and training evening takes place each month except August and December. Newcomers are welcome to attend.
Location - Unit 1,
Goings Wharf, Heybridge
(On the Maldon side of the canal by the Bentalls
Centre. Parking is limited.)
Time - 7.30pm until 9.30pm
Dates
Tuesday 28th September 2010
NEW VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering as a First Responder you are welcome to attend our meeting at 1 Goings Wharf, Heybridge. Dates are shown in the Training section.
Contact info@basinheartwatch.co.uk for directions or for an informal chat about First Responding.
New volunteers are needed in Heybridge and Maldon.
ANNUAL EVENTS
The Maldon Carnival - July
Summer Barbecue - June/July
Maldon Victorian Evenings - December
Christmas Dinner - December
Quiz Night - Autumn/Spring
Details of these and other events will be added when arrangements have been confirmed.
Ann Fisher receives her certificate from the Chair of Maldon DC. Photograph published with permission of Maldon District Council & MDC Council for Voluntary Services.
REQUALIFICATION DATES
Location - Broomfield Ambulance HQ
Time - 10am until 12 noon
Dates
Saturday 11th September 2010
Remember to take your previous certificate to be renewed and also your identity card if it is approaching the expiry date.
