Charity’s latest emergency response vehicle enters service

Arrive Alive Charity has announced that a new emergency response vehicle is now in service in Featherstone, Staffordshire, and is already attending 999 calls in the local community.

The vehicle will be dispatched by the ambulance service to life-threatening medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, severe chest pain, strokes, choking incidents and other category one emergencies where every second is critical.

The previous Featherstone vehicle, originally funded through generous community support during the Covid-19 pandemic, made a significant impact locally before being written off earlier this year following a road traffic collision.

The incident was not the fault of the driver and, thankfully, no one was seriously injured.

The new vehicle ensures continued emergency response coverage for Featherstone and the surrounding area.

It is operated by medically trained volunteers from Featherstone Community First Responders, who provide immediate care and early intervention alongside statutory emergency services.

Debbie Roscoe, founder of Arrive Alive Charity, said: “We are incredibly proud to see this new vehicle now serving Featherstone.

“Rapid early intervention in life-threatening emergencies can make all the difference, and this vehicle ensures that vital support is available when it is needed most.”