RPMRT & RCFR Training Evening
A mild June evening saw us spending the evening with the Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team () at their HQ in Burnley. Fortunately on this occasion, and for this event not a flying ant in sight!!! A number of…
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Health & Wellbeing Event Olive Branch Fostering
Saturday 22nd March saw the Rossendale Community First Responders having a lovely day at Olive Branch Fostering in Rawtenstall. We were able to interact with foster families from around the region, showing the children the kit we carry and giving…
Remembrance Sunday
This year as with previous years our team paid their respects at Remembrance Parades through out the Rossendale Valley. Despite a grey and wet day parades at both Rawtenstall & Bacup were formally attended by members of the team representing…
The King’s Coronation Awards
On Monday 21st October 2024, Rossendale CFRs had a special awards evening. Some responders received the King Coronation’s medals for 5 year service. Others received commemorative coronation coins from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE). The King’s Coronation Medal…
Thowback to the 60s
As the day comes to an end for Rossendale, we take a look back at today’s Sixties on the Square event! The weather managed to stay dry, and by noon, the sun was beaming upon us, it’s safe to say…
Sixties on the Square 2024
After a successful turnout to Sixties on the Square 2023, we’re back this year in Rawtenstall town square! Add Saturday 7th September to your diaries as we want to see you all there. This will take place from 10am till…
Joint-Service Training with Mountain Rescue
This evening, Rossendale CFRs teamed up with Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team to deliver a great training session that portrayed two simulated casualties. Clowbridge Reservoir was the chosen site for the training, offering it’s uneven terrain and beautiful views…
Rossendale CFRs @ Valley Vitality Festival
Come join the Rossendale Community First Responders at the Valley Vitality Fesitval hosted at Valley Leadership Academy (Formerly Fearns) in Bacup on Saturday 13th July 2024! This event will be packed with fun for the whole family, and the Rossendale…
Shopping for Awareness?
Rossendale CFRs are teaming up with Community Defibs for Rossendale to host a ‘No Fear’ session to the general public! This session will boost your confidence while operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), there is no prior training required, ANYONE…
Joint-Service Training with Fire Brigade
On Monday, Rossendale CFRs got to grips with working from height, and a simulated Road Traffic Collision (RTC) after co-hosting a training night with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service at Rawtenstall Fire Station. Teams were divided into different crews and…