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Shortage of first responders 'putting lives at risk'

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A SHORTAGE of lifesaving volunteer responders in the Dengie is threatening their ability to provide the 24-hour cover needed.Community first responders in the peninsula, who often arrive at emergencies before trained paramedics, are struggling to recruit more members to their team, leaving just four volunteers to attend 999 calls in the rural area."We tell people that they can help people in their own community," said Matt Hine, who co-ordinates the responders in the North Dengie...

Shortage of first responders 'putting lives at risk'


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