FAST is your First Aid Support Team in Camposol/El Saladillo. We are a team of dedicated volunteers trained and certified to deliver first aid in the critical period between an ambulance being called and the arrival of the emergency services.
If you require our assistance in the event of a medical emergency please call 112 (using the 112 Region de Murcia App if you have it) and then call FASTon 868 487 015
The 112 Region de Murcia App is a huge leap forward in communication as, once correctly set up, it will enable an ambulance to be summoned with the phone passing on precise location, medical history and other necessary information automatically. The App also has a function which enables a call to be made even in the circumstances when you cannot speak. Critically the App can be set up to send a message automatically when 112 is called, to a telephone number of your choice – which, if you live in Camposol, could be the FAST telephone number. All public service announcements (eg flood, earthquake, severe weather warnings) are also sent automatically through this App. If you need any assistance to set up the App please see our FAST Camposol Facebook page or speak to our Responder at the FAST desk outside The Diner, Camposol B Commercial Centre on a Friday morning.
If you are a regular reader of our artices in the Costa Cálida Chronicle and Beyond, you will know that we are always on the lookout for new volunteer Responders – and this hasn’t changed. We are planning a full level 3 Responder Course in early May, so if you are interested in joining us, please be in touch for further details at recruitment@fast2016.org or join us at one of our regular Tuesday morning training sessions at the Social Centre, Camposol B, (from 10am). Our ability to maintain 24/7 cover for the Camposol community is entirely dependent upon having a sufficient number of trained responders.
Please consider joining us!
We offer:
Free training delivered by fully accredited tutors/instructors with all certificates approved by Murcia Health Authority, EMS and European Resuscitation Council.
Car and all necessary equipment whilst on duty.
Weekly training sessions.
Membership of a fun society with social events and trips.
What we need from you:
No previous medical/first aid background necessary.
Living in Camposol either full time or for extended periods.
Current driving licence (manual transmission), valid in Spain.
Commitment to provide a quality service to the people of Camposol (shifts are chosen by you and are 6/12/24 hours in length covering day and night)
Enthusiasm!
If you are unable to join us as a Responder, you might consider assisting with our fund raising either by volunteering to carry out one of our weekly collections on a Monday morning or joining us on one of our day trips or music events. Details of forthcoming events are included in our programme on Page 41 of this magazine or on our FAST Fun Team Camposol Facebook page. Sign up to be the first to find out about our varied events and excursions.