Welcome to Red Horse Vale First Responders
Our mission is simple: saving lives and building stronger, more resilient communities through emergency care, life saving training and community defibrillators.
We are a South Warwickshire charity dedicated to delivering emergency medical care. In partnership with West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Trust, we respond to 999 calls – providing critical treatment in those vital minutes before an ambulance arrives.
This is achieved through our volunteer Community First Responders who respond to 999 calls. Our Responders are highly trained volunteers who provide immediate care and support in emergency situations, arriving before the ambulance resource 85% of the time. Their quick response can make the difference between life and death, ensuring that those in need receive crucial care as swiftly as possible. The dedication and commitment of our responders are at the heart of everything we do.
Our team covers 230 square miles, we use our local knowledge and proximity to reach emergencies quickly, often making a crucial difference in the outcome.
As a registered charity, we receive no central or NHS funding. Every piece of equipment, our uniform, and our life-saving response car is funded through donations and community support. Our team is made up entirely of volunteers, giving their time to respond, train, and fundraise.
This is our purpose. We treat. We teach. We get there. We support our local community and each other.
🟠Amber & Yellow Weather Warnings🟠 The Met Office has issued Amber and Yellow weather warnings for parts of the Midlands and most of our South Warwickshire patch, including heavy snow associated with Storm Goretti, likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travel conditions tonight (Thursday, 8th January) and into Friday. The largest snowfalls are most likely to be across Wales and parts of the Midlands. Please continue to support the Ambulance Service by only calling 999 in genuine life-threatening emergencies, so that ambulances, clinicians, and our volunteers can reach those most in need. ❄️Keep up to date with the latest weather news via Met Office 🔗Cold weather advice via https://ow.ly/NkWL50XSZYh ➡️Share this post with your followers. #communityengagement #communitydriven #redhorsecfr #CommunityFirstResponders #MakingADifference #SavingLives #southwarwickshire #emergencycarecommunitydriven #wellesbourne #christmas2025 #Storm #stormy #stormgoretti
🚑Whilst on shift the other day, Martina met a lovely lady called Harriet and her Mum, Mel. 🚑 Harriet was delighted to meet Martina and loves all things medical! Mel agreed for us to share a bit about Harriet and her infectious smile. "Harriet, mad about dogs and also anything medical. Harriet has a rare condition called Phelan McDermid Syndrome. Harriet is nonverbal and has autistic traits. Harriet has her own medical kit and will take it with her when out and about. Stethoscope, eye torch, oxygen mask... Harriet gets so excited to see a doctor or one of her consultants, her face lights up." This fantastic photo is evidence of that amazing smile. We would like to share a bit about PMSF UK, the organisation providing support to individuals and families living with Phelan McDermid Syndrome (PMS) - https://www.pmsf.org.uk/ #MakingADifference #communityengagement #southwarwickshire #emergencycarecommunitydriven #savinglives #wellesbourne #redhorsecfr #CommunityFirstResponders
🚑CLOSING SOON!⏰ There is 1 more week to apply to be a Community First Responder with our Team. Are you calm under pressure, a quick thinker and looking to give back to your community? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to support us as we continue to grow. Head over to our newly launched Recruitment page on our website to find out more: https://tinyurl.com/redhorserecruitment START 2026 OFF BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE! #southwarwickshire #MakingADifference #wellesbourne #communitydriven #communityengagement #SavingLives #redhorsecfr #CommunityFirstResponders #savinglives #emergencycarecommunitydriven
👀💓Are you looking to step into the new year by taking on a new challenge? And would you like to make a difference in our rural South Warwickshire communities? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to support us in driving our charity forward with delivering life saving care, training and resources. Find out more about our work here! www.redhorsevalecfr.org.uk Our recruitment page will be live on the website shortly. START 2026 OFF BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE! #redhorsecfr #savinglives #emergencycarecommunitydriven #wellesbourne #southwarwickshire #MakingADifference #CommunityFirstResponders #communitydriven #communityengagement #SavingLives
👏We’re recruiting!!👏 We are looking for new volunteers to support our local community. We are currently recruiting for the following roles: • Community First Responder🚑 • Community Defib Officer⚡️ • Community Engagement Officer👩🏫 • Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer💷 You do not need prior experience for all roles. Training and support will be provided. What matters most is commitment, reliability, and a desire to make a difference. Our volunteers help save lives and strengthen community resilience. For Community First Responders - Please head to this link for NHS Jobs and complete the application here - https://tinyurl.com/NHS-Jobs-CFR 👉(Once you have completed the application, please drop us an email)👈 If you would like to get involved in any other roles, please email us at info@redhorsevalecfr.org.uk for more information. Please share to help us reach the right people.
🎅🏼🤶🏼A Christmas Message - As the year comes to an end, we want to say a sincere thank you to everyone in our community who has supported Red Horse Vale CFR Team throughout 2025. Your kindness, encouragement and generosity have helped us continue to respond when people need us most. We do not take that support for granted. 📟Lots of members of our team will be booked on duty throughout the Christmas season, responding to calls and leaving their families to celebrate without them. 👋🏼Please give them a wave if you see them out. This Christmas, we also think of those we have been called to help this year, and of the families and friends affected by sudden illness or loss. We remember those who are no longer with us, and we hold their loved ones in our thoughts. From all of us at Red Horse Vale CFR Team, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. #emergencycarecommunitydriven #christmas2025 #redhorsecfr #savinglives
With the help of Alastair from Adept Electrical the Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) that was at Ettington Primary School has moved to Ettington Village Store. The cabinet is not currently 'online' due to a slightly more complicated than expected electrical install, but it will be sorted as soon as possible. It is also expected that the defibrillator that was in this cabinet will need to be replaced due to the age of the device and consumable parts. In the meantime, once online, we will be providing our loan defibrillator. Our objective with CPADs is to ensure that resources are suitably spread to cover the widest population, are available 24 hours a day and also support locations with high footfall, whilst also being in a location that is easy to identify in an emergency for someone who may not know the area. For information: Ettington Primary School has their own internal defibrillator. The next nearest CPADs are Ettington Community Centre and The Chequers Inn. Thank you to Adept Electrical, Ettington Parish Council, Ettington Village Store, Ettington Primary School and Ettington Village for their ongoing support over the years! #emergencycarecommunitydriven #redhorsecfr #savinglives #CommunityFirstResponders #southwarwickshire #makingadifference #defibrillator
We are proud to introduce Emily. 🚑 One of our brand new Community First Responders who has successfully been signed off following her training and consolidation period with our team! Emily has been out with various members of our team responding to 999 calls, checking public access defibrillators and supporting community activities. By day, Emily assesses and treats several different species, by night she brings her passion for making a difference to the human variety. #emergencycarecommunitydriven #redhorsecfr #CommunityFirstResponders #southwarwickshire #MakingADifference #savinglives #CommunityDriven #wellesbourne
🎅 Santa and his band of merry helpers were out tonight in Ettington! 🦌 Our team along with the Wellesbourne and District Lions Club Charity Trust Fund were raising money throughout the evening. All whilst being available to respond in our marked response car. 🚑 Loads of people young and old got to see Santa, with maybe some early Christmas treats 😉 #emergencycarecommunitydriven #redhorsecfr #CommunityFirstResponders #southwarwickshire #makingadifference #christmas2025