Supporting Community Safety at Grange Road Baptist Church
On Saturday 21st February, First Aid and Safety Training delivered an onsite Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course for Grange Road Baptist Church in Jarrow.
Holding the course on a weekend ensured maximum attendance, allowing 12 church members and volunteers to take part without impacting weekday commitments. The result was a full, lively session focused on building confidence, practical skills, and community readiness.
Preparing Volunteers to Act with Confidence
Churches and community venues often host a wide range of activities — services, children’s groups, social events, food banks, and outreach sessions. With visitors of all ages attending regularly, having trained first aiders on site is essential.
For many learners, the idea of being responsible for first aid initially felt daunting. However, through clear instruction and hands-on practice, that concern quickly turned into reassurance and confidence.
One of the most important elements of the day was practising with a training defibrillator, reinforcing the skills needed to use the Red Sky Foundation defibrillator located at the front of the church — a device the congregation had successfully fundraised to install.
Understanding how to use the defibrillator confidently means that, should it ever be needed, trained volunteers are ready to act immediately.
What the Emergency First Aid at Work Course Covered
The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification equips learners with essential life-saving skills. Throughout the day, the group covered:
- The role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Assessing an incident safely and effectively
- Adult CPR and safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Managing the unconscious casualty
- Choking emergencies
- External bleeding and shock
The practical elements were a highlight of the session, with learners practising CPR and choking scenarios repeatedly to ensure confidence and competence.
A Fun and Supportive Learning Environment
Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, the atmosphere was described as fun, engaging, and supportive. The group enjoyed a social lunch together during the day, which strengthened the sense of teamwork and community.
The relaxed delivery style allowed plenty of time for questions and discussion, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and supported throughout.
Learner Feedback
Feedback from the group reflected both the quality of the training and the positive atmosphere:
“Very informative and liked the practical CPR and choking activities.” – Jane
“Very enjoyable course, bit daunting having the responsibility to administer first aid but invaluable instruction given.” – Reverend Peter Webster
“I really enjoyed the course because it was done in a fun and engaging way, I felt the information went in easily.” – Ray
“Very interesting, everything was put across clearly and had plenty of opportunity to ask questions.” – Beverley
“Excellent course, trainer was very knowledgeable and taught clearly and easy to follow. Lots of refreshments and breaks given. Course made easy to follow by trainers with a very positive and funny sense of humour.” – Laura
“Adam made the course enjoyable but informative. The pace was perfect. Would highly recommend.” – Trish
“Had a really good day. Was very entertaining and Adam was very funny.” – Susan
All 12 learners successfully completed the qualification and left feeling reassured that they now have the skills to respond if an emergency occurs.
Flexible First Aid Training for Community Groups
This onsite Emergency First Aid at Work course in Jarrow demonstrates how community organisations can prioritise safety while maintaining a welcoming and enjoyable environment.
We regularly provide group training for churches, charities, schools, and local organisations, including:
- Weekend courses
- Evening sessions
- Onsite delivery tailored to your venue
Contact Us for Group First Aid Training
If your organisation would benefit from onsite first aid training — including weekend or evening options — get in touch to discuss your requirements.
We are proud to support communities across the North East with practical, confidence-building first aid training.
