Community First Responders Ireland CLG

Community First Responders Ireland (CFR Ireland) is a national, not-for-profit organisation that brings together volunteers, health professionals and community groups with a single purpose: to reduce sudden cardiac death across the island. Born out of the Respond2014 conference, CFR Ireland provides the guidance, training resources and practical support needed to set up and run Community First Responder schemes, ensuring that early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are delivered swiftly wherever a cardiac arrest occurs.

The charity's core offering includes step-by-step information on establishing responder networks, access to training programmes, and regular updates through newsletters and events such as the annual Respond conference. By fostering collaboration among existing initiatives and new volunteers, CFR Ireland helps communities become equipped to act quickly, improving survival rates and offering volunteers a rewarding way to contribute to public health. The organisation serves volunteers and partners throughout Ireland, championing a shared commitment to faster, life-saving action.