First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer
Core
Volunteer crews provide critical patient care during time-critical emergency incidents (e.g., cardiac arrest) when a full-time ambulance is not immediately available.
Role type
Volunteer First Responder (Emergency Care)
Builds
Emergency response teams for immediate life-threatening situations
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First Aid Level 2, patient assessment, emergency management, driving, radio communication, physical fitness
Preferred skills
First Aid Level 2, clean police record, local residency
Technologies
Automated messaging system, pager/responder tools, radio
Responsibilities
Respond to automated incident notifications, meet at station, transport to scene, provide critical patient care until further assistance arrives, complete ongoing training
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level with training