First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer
Core
Volunteer ambulance crew operating a First Response Unit (FRU) to provide critical patient care during time-critical emergency incidents when full-time ambulances are unavailable.
Role type
Volunteer First Responder (Ambulance)
Builds
Emergency patient care and transport support for frontline crews
Domain
Emergency medical services / Public safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced first aid, patient assessment, emergency care, driving, radio communication, physical fitness, reliability
Preferred skills
First Aid certificate level 2, living within a short drive of the station
Technologies
Automated messaging system, pager/responder tools, radio
Responsibilities
Respond to time-critical emergency incidents, transport patients to scene, provide critical patient care until further assistance arrives, attend training courses and callouts
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level