On July 14th, training included special guest Rachel Yates Hoyles from Beacon Dementia & Wellbeing, who discussed dementia types, communication strategies, and personal experiences with the condition. First responders learned about providing effective care for individuals with dementia and explored Beacon's services, history, and future plans during a valuable Q&A session.
As CFR’s & ECFR’s there is a requirement to have our emergency response knowledge tested annually to ensure our skills are as up-to-date as they can be. The assessments usually last for around 20 to 40 minutes and is carried…
Thank you to all our team who give up their time no matter what they are doing and respond to the those people in our community who need immediate medical response. Day or night, 24 hours a day, 7 days…
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…
This evening was an exciting one for the team as we were fortunate enough to have Stuart, who is a Rossendale CFR working as an NWAS EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), bring a spare ambulance over to show the rest of…
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 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…
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…