Arrive Alive, the charity that funds voluntary operated 999 vehicles, has launched a new emergency response vehicle to support Leominster Community First Responders (CFRs). This vital addition will help volunteer responders reach patients more quickly during medical emergencies, providing lifesaving care to people in Leominster and surrounding rural areas.
The new vehicle will assist Leominster Community First Responders, a team of trained volunteers who attend 999 medical emergencies before an ambulance arrives. It will be dispatched to incidents by West Midlands Ambulance Service, helping to improve response times and provide critical care in the moments that matter most.
The Leominster vehicle has been solely funded by Arrive Alive Charity through public donations and fundraising initiatives. The launch marks the first Arrive Alive vehicle to operate in Leominster and highlights the charity’s continued commitment to helping volunteer responders deliver lifesaving care within their communities.
Debbie Roscoe, Founder of Arrive Alive, said:
“It’s an honour to officially launch an Arrive Alive vehicle in Leominster. This vehicle will play a vital role in helping volunteer Community First Responders continue their incredible work within the community. Every vehicle on the road is thanks to the kindness of the public, local fundraisers, and supporters who believe in making a real difference. I am so proud that we can help provide Leominster CFRs with the resources they need to continue saving lives.”
Bob Miles, representing Leominster Community First Responders, said:
“The team at Leominster Community First Responders would like to pass on our thanks and gratitude to the Arrive Alive charity for providing our new response car. This replaces our old dying car and will allow us to continue using our skills and training to help members of our local community at some of the worst times of their lives. The people of Leominster and surrounding rural villages thank you.”
Arrive Alive continues to expand its reach, providing essential vehicles and equipment to volunteer responders who work alongside ambulance services. The charity is now seeking further funding to support additional Community First Responder teams in need across multiple areas, ensuring more communities can benefit from faster emergency response and lifesaving local care.