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LIVES North Hykeham First Responders are all volunteers who give up their time to respond to some types of medical emergencies in our area. When you dial 999 not only will an ambulance be mobilised, but sometimes at the same time the LIVES volunteers on call in Hykeham will also receive notification that you need their help - and we aim to be with you within 6 minutes. The East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) that serves our County is extremely busy, and these extra minutes can be vital to a patient. In extreme circumstances this could mean the difference between life and death.

We need to raise money on an ongoing basis to provide the training, medical equipment, uniform, kit bags and other supplies in order to continue providing emergency pre-hospital care to the residents in and around North Hykeham.

We raise as much as we can each year to maintain and improve our service, and your help is very much appreciated.

Could you become a First Responder?

Level 2 is the entry level qualification required to attend emergency calls. The course can be attended pending successful completion of the LIVES foundation course. The level 2 course trains you to deliver basic life support and defibrillation to patients in cardiac arrest, and to manage a range of acute medical emergencies pending the arrival of the statutory ambulance service and includes:

• Scene assessment
  
• Patient assessment
• Oxygen therapy
• Defibrillation
• Acute medical emergencies

To become a Responder you need to be over 18, own a car, have a clean driving license, be able to carry a 20kg responder bag and be able to kneel and deliver CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) for at least 10 minutes. You will also need to be a team player but equally able to work alone whilst keeping a clear head. 

No previous medical training is required.

Please contact LIVES HQ for an information pack on 01507-525999.