About Us

First Response; is a registered company that was set up following increasing demands from companies, groups and individuals who sought to have first aid training provided by experienced emergency personnel. We at First Response provide quality first aid training for the changing working, leisure and outdoor environment, merging over 18 years of frontline emergency experience.

Our staff at First Response consist of personnel who are currently working directly in the emergency setting, both as frontline paramedics and accident and emergency nurses. Our 18 years of emergency health care experience will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to handle everyday first aid emergency's no matter what your environment.

We have worked throughout the world in remote environments from Africa, South America, Asia, Scandinavia and extensively throughout Europe working as team medic, repatriation of injured and river guide/safety boater.  This has allowed us to gain invaluable experience and knowledge to share with course participants. 

Our passion for the outdoor activities and sports provides us with a unique insight when designing and delivering our courses which can be adapted and delivered to your business or environmental needs.

Our Qualifications

• Wilderness Paramedic
• Accident and Emergency Nurse</strong> (paediatric and adult)
• Occupational First Aid Instructor (as required by the Health and Safety Authority)
• Rescue Emergency Care Instructor (REC) 3
• Basic life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Cardiac First Responder Instructor
• River Safety and Rescue Instructor (RSR
• Swift Water Rescue Technician 2 SRT)
• Kayak instructor
• Sign Language