FOI26-031 First Responders Governance Document

Freedom of Information Request

Reference
FOI26-031 First Responders Governance Document
Request Date
14 Jan 2026
Response Date
15 Jan 2026
Information Requested

Any policies, training materials or instructions governing how SAS volunteers or responders identify themselves in public or when interacting with external agencies.

Response

Please see the attached document which details the governance, standards and operational expectations for Community First Responders (CFRs) within the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS). It explains how volunteers are recruited, trained, supported and managed, and outlines the procedures they must follow when responding to incidents.

 

Response Documents

SAS Community First Responder Governance And Essential Information April 2025 V1.2 A (2) (1) (2) (PDF | 312KB)