Community First Responder
Join our London Ambulance Service Volunteer Community First Responder (CFR) team and make a real difference in your community. CFRs are dedicated volunteers who are integral to their local community. As a CFR, you will be volunteering your time to respond to emergency calls dispatched by the London Ambulance Service to 999 calls within your local community where you live in London.
CFRs are trained to respond as solo responders to out-of-hospital emergencies in their local communities, often arriving at the scene in their own cars within minutes. The primary focus of CFRs will be to respond to cardiac arrests in their community.
CFR's prompt response and lifesaving training can significantly improve the chances of survival for those in urgent need. CFR volunteers complete a recommended minimum of 16 operational hours per month, complete NHS mandatory training, and attend 16 continuous professional development hours per year to maintain their certification.
The process of selecting applicants for course allocation is based on applications, a get to know you interview, and the priority geographical area where applicants live to improve health inequalities.
The First Responder Department trainers will deliver the FutureQuals Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene (FROS): Ambulance Service Community Responder course over five days, ensuring you are competent and confident in attending emergency calls.
To be a CFR, you need to be in good physical health. You will need to carry a heavy response backpack, perform effective CPR, and have access to a car with valid insurance for volunteering and transporting response equipment. Additionally, you must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points and be MOT and tax-compliant. Upon completion of the FROS course, you will need to attend a pre-screening Occupational Health appointment and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews will be held online throughout December and completed by 9th January.
Please only apply if you can attend the induction day and course below. Following successful completion of the application and interview, you will be invited to self-book a course on a first-come, first-served basis.
Induction Day Date: Saturday 17th January 2026
Induction Day Location: Dockside Education Centre, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU
Induction Day Time - 10:00 - 15:00
There is no on-site parking available.
Course Date Option One: Tuesday 17th February to Friday 20th February 2026
Course Location: Brentside Education Centre, Brentford, TW8 9DR
Course Time - 09:00 - 17:00
Course Date Option Two: Tuesday 24th February to Friday 27th February 2026
Course Location: Dockside Education Centre, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU
Course Time - 09:00 - 17:00
Course Date Option Three: Thursday 26th March to Sunday 29th March 2026
Course Location: Brentside Education Centre, Brentford, TW8 9DR
Course Time - 09:00 - 17:00
There is no on-site parking available.
By further developing your skills, you can also become a London Lifesaver Trainer, equipped to deliver training in basic life support and on using a defibrillator.
Additional information about being a CFR can be found by downloading the role description on this advert page and the London Ambulance Service Website
CFR recruitment email londamb.cfrrecruitment@nhs.net