West Midlands Ambulance Service launch first responder recruitment drive
They're recruiting in several areas across the region.
West Midlands Ambulance Service are now recruiting for Community First Responders.
CFRs are members of the public who are volunteers and have received medical training from the ambulance service. When they are available, they respond to emergency 999 calls in both urban and rural areas. They do this in their own time and are unpaid.
Regional Community Response Manager, Tim Cronin, said: “Maybe you’ve added ‘volunteering’ to your list of New Year’s Resolutions? If so, this position could not be more perfect. We’re recruiting for CFRs at multiple locations across the region and are looking for kind, compassionate people who are committed to helping others in their local community.
“We are welcoming applicants from throughout the West Midlands region however, volunteers are particularly sought several key areas in Stoke and Staffordshire, Coventry, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire to further bolster our growing team of more than 500 CFRs.”
If you are interested in applying, you should have a good all-round standard of education, as well as basic IT skills and strong communication skills. You should also have a good level of physical fitness to meet the demands of the role. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence for at least 1 year with no more than 6 penalty points.
You can learn more about CFRs here and apply for the role here. The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.