A NEW leader is set to head up a volunteer scheme which covers the Wyre Forest area.
Mike Belcher has been appointed community defibrillation officer for Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
The qualified paramedic will oversee the recruitment, training and support of more than 120 Community First responders, who attend emergency incidents in their local area and treat patients until qualified help arrives.
Each local scheme has a full responder kit, including a defibrillator.
Mr Belcher said: "I'm looking forward to working with our fantastic group of volunteers and making sure they have the skills and equipment to help save lives in Herefordshire and Worcestershire."
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