#016 Emergency First Responders

Welcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Josie Kyme about how the two dales first responder team is important to life in the community.

Key Takeaways:

• It can take an ambulance 20 mins to reach villages up in the dales so a first responder living locally can therefore be a vital resource
• Volunteers have local knowledge and are trained to respond quickly in times of emergency
• One responder had her life saved by her husband whilst she was on duty
• The training that responders receive is a valuable life skill
• At present there are 11 active responders in the team and they respond singly or in pairs
• New responders are always needed

Valuable Resources:

www.yas.nhs.uk

YAS trainer Patrick Murphy

Telephone: 07824 407955

Email: Patrick.Murphy7@NHS.net

Josie Kyme Two dales Coordinator

01748 884824

About the Host:

Susan has been living in Yorkshire for over 30 years. She is passionate about the county she has adopted as her home and she never ceases to be amazed at the wealth of talent ‘Inside Yorkshire’ and the tales that people have to tell.

About the Guest:

Josie has been a responder for some time and has now been promoted to become coordinator for the two dales team. She talks about the team who provide support in the two dales and how there is always a need for more volunteers.

Contact Method for Inside Yorkshire

Susan Baty-Symes

• www.insideyorkshire.co.uk
• susan@insideyorkshire.co.uk

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