Hastings Community First Responders to hold drop-in session for public to learn about charity's work and volunteer

The independent organisation consists of trained volunteers who respond to emergency calls in their local communities.

As staff levels have dropped since the pandemic, the charity is now looking to ‘get things back up and running again’ with a drop-in session for members of the public to learn more about its work.

The free event will take place on Saturday, January 28 at the White Rock Hotel and will provide an opportunity for people to ask questions, practice basic life support and sign-up to join as a volunteer.

The charity works with South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB) responding to category one and two calls, including: cardiac arrests, chest pain, breathing difficulties, choking, strokes, falls and diabetic emergencies.

The members all have a full time jobs, but also give up their free time to respond to the life-threatening emergency calls.

For more information, visit: www.1066countrycfr.org.uk/