Our Volunteer Community First Responders
In 2024, we marked the 25th anniversary of our Community First Responder initiative – a milestone that highlighted the incredible dedication of our CFR volunteers across Lincolnshire. These amazing individuals selflessly give their time to respond to 999 calls, arriving first on scene 85% of the time. Last year alone, they responded to an incredible 2,578 incidents, helping to make our county a safer place to live. Although the celebrations are behind us, their commitment continues, and we’d love for you to take a moment to get to know some of the remarkable people behind the uniform.
Community First Responder
Tim
Tim has been responding at LIVES for over 10 years and also works at EOC (Emergency operations centre) helping to dispatch ambulances and responders to medical emergencies.
“I thought – I could do this! I went along and signed up!”
Community First Responder
Nikki
Nikki Wells, is one of our longest-standing Community First Responders who has been with us since 2001. Nikki’s seen it all, she’s seen us relocate three times to accommodate our growth as a charity, and our eye-catching re-brand and she remains with us today – as dedicated as ever, committed to saving LIVES.
“I can’t believe we’ve had 25 years of community responding in Lincolnshire. The role has developed so much over that time, but still, at its core, it’s just one neighbour helping another. The time has flown by. I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”
Community First Responder
Howard
Howard is a Community First Responder based in Grantham and has been with LIVES for two years.
“I wanted to do something to give back to the place where I live”
Community First Responder
Linda
Linda was a Community First Responder at LIVES up until December 2023, and had been for 13 years! Now, she focuses on teaching CPR in schools and community groups around Lincolnshire as a LIVES CPR Champion!
“I’ve been able to help in my community!”
Community First Responder
Annie
Annie Wakeford has been a Community First Responder at LIVES for over 8 years and is our District Co-ordinator for South Holland. In her own words what motivates her is “being there for her community at those times when minutes really matter.”
“Volunteer’s aren’t paid because, in my eyes, they’re priceless.”
Community First Responder
Aydn
Aydn is a level 3 responder and has been at LIVES since 2023. He is based in Sleaford, but also responds from work! Branston Potatoes have supported Aydn to be able to attend medical emergencies from the work place.
“I came on board to continue making a difference.”