Where are we recruiting?
The North West is split into three Community Resus Teams who support volunteers in the local area. All recruit CFRs at different times.
NWAS Community First Responder Recruitment Process
Request an Community First Responder application pack by emailing
When you have sent back all of the application forms, your application will be reviewed.
If you are unsuccessful at this stage, we will contact you to let you know
You will be invited to attend an interview via Teams where two members of the department will ask you a series of questions to ascertain your suitability for the role.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be able to reapply in 12 months
If you have been successful at your interview, we will then carry out checks which include a DBS and obtaining references. When these have all been received, your file will be reviewed by the Community Resus Team Manager.
If the checks and references aren't received within 3 months, your application will be terminated
- When your file is signed off by the Community Resus Manager, you will be invited to attend one of CFR training courses we have available.
- If you do not book on to a course within 14 days, we will contact you. If we cannot get in touch with you, we will remove your application form the system and you can apply again in 12 months.
