On Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th October, the Rossendale Community First Responders were once again invited to Unity College, Burnley, to take part in their annual Restart a Heart event — something Team Rossendale has proudly supported for several years.…
As the evenings start to draw in, our first September meeting brought something a little different. Thanks to Lancashire Constabulary, one of their Armed Response Units joined us for a fascinating training session. Don’t worry — CFRs aren’t being trained…
This evening, our very own “man in green,” Stuart P, delivered an in-depth and practical overview of trauma and trauma-related injuries, focusing on how to deal with them safely and effectively. We began with the correct method for removing a…
On Monday 28th July, our Rossendale Community First Responder (CFR) team training session welcomed some very special guests—representatives from Rossendale Hospice and experienced palliative care nurses from East Lancashire. While the subject matter was serious, the session was delivered with…
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…
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, 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…
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…