The ambulance service has announced a fresh group of first responder recruits have completed their training.

This month, the University NHS Foundation Trust welcomed a new batch of Community First Responders (CFRs) into its ranks.

After undergoing extensive training at the nationally recognised level, these life-savers are now prepared to join CFR schemes across the West Midlands.

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Before their training with WMAS began, potential CFRs spent 15 days on pre-course reading and completing modules on the learning portal to revise and prepare for their Observed Structured Clinical Examinations.

The volunteers studied various life-saving techniques during their course.

They learned adult and paediatric basic life support, how to operate an automated external defibrillator and practiced 'pitstop' skills, among other things.

Following this, the new CFRs completed a five-day face-to-face Ambulance Service First Responder on Scene (FROS) level three course.

The course included five practical OSCE's and two online exams, in line with all WMAS frontline crews' training.

Addressing the new recruits, community response manager, Cliff Medlicott, said: "A huge congratulations to each and every one of you for completing this course.

“It's fantastic to see so many of you willing to spend your own time helping others in your local community and supporting the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

“We look forward to seeing you flourish in your new role.”

WMAS is currently looking for more volunteers to join as CFRs across the West Midlands.

Anyone interested can apply through the NHS Jobs website.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, June 30.