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Danbury, Bicknacre, Little Baddow, Wm Mortimer and Wm Walter Community First Responders
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| Frequently Asked
Questions.
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| Q How long will the initial training last? |
| A The basic Life Support course, use of the Defibrillator and Oxygen Therapy is delivered over two days and is carried out on a Saturday and Sunday at the Ambulance Service Training School at Broomfield. |
| Q Will I have to be assessed, and if so how often? |
| A Yes, you will be assessed at the initial training session and then every six months thereafter. |
| Q What types of incidents will I be sent to? |
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A responder is sent to patients suffering from one of the following
conditions:
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| Q How often do I have to be available? |
| A This is dependant upon you and the size of your group. The level of cover varies from group to group, our volunteers provide cover with 3 shifts in 24 hours. You can commit to as many or as few as you like, working on a five week rota. |
| Q How do I get to the incident? |
| A It is essential that you have use of a car and hold a full UK driving licence. We would not however want you to break any speed limits or put yourself or other road users at risk. |
| Q Will it effect my Car Insurance? |
| A Not usually, but some insurance companies may make a small charge depending on your current policy and type of insurance that you hold. None of our current volunteers have incurred charges from their insurance company. East of England Ambulance will supply a letter to your insurance company explaining the role of a volunteer. |
| Q What about personal insurance? |
| A East of England Ambulance Service provide insurance cover for you, providing you are acting on our behalf. i.e. you are responding to an emergency call out from Ambulance Control. |
| Q What happens if I have a difficult incident? |
| A Everybody responds differently to situations, some just want to deal with it by themselves, others will talk to family or friends, whatever your needs, a local manager is available day or night to listen to your concerns and provide support. Responders have access to East of England Ambulance Occupational Health counsellors if necessary. |
| Q Can I exceed the speed limit responding to a call? |
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A No. All volunteers MUST adhere to the highway code and are not allowed to exceed any speed limit or ignore any traffic sign. |
