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Armed Police Showcase Life-Saving Medical Capabilities to CFRs

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On8 September 2025
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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…

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Training session leaves CFR hanging about

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On11 August 2025

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…

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Rossendale Reaches 91 Lifesaving Defibrillators

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On10 August 2025

Our mission to make Rossendale a safer place continues to gather momentum. With the recent installation of a new CPAD (Community Public Access Defibrillator) in Edenfield — bringing the total to 89 — we’re thrilled to announce the addition of…

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No Fear CPR Training Brings Lifesaving Skills (and Smiles) to Edenfield

  • ByRossendale CFR Group
  • Published On29 July 2025

On a gloriously sunny evening on 29th July, the Rossendale First Responders headed to Edenfield Community Centre for one of our much-loved No Fear CPR/AED training sessions. With a full crew in tow— Kelvin, David, Dawn, Stuart, Kath, and Paulene—we…

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