Driver First Assist is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to populate the UK road network with drivers (DFAs) who have been trained to provide life-saving first aid and manage the scene at road traffic collisions (RTC), prior to the arrival of the emergency services.
The organisation is offering free training as the first cycle of Driver CPC training completes, with all Driver First Assist (DFA) courses counting as seven hours towards Driver CPC training.
In addition, each course is carried out by serving or recently serving emergency services personnel.
DFA founder David Higginbottom said: ‘We have had an overwhelmingly positive response from drivers who have already attended the course. Our feedback shows that providing drivers with the correct procedures when faced with an RTC, not only gives the individual a sense of empowerment, but also creates a positive image for the industry as a whole.
‘RTCs cost the UK economy in the region of £1.5 billion a year, have huge impact on delivery schedules and cause terrible human tragedy. Creating a community of trained DFAs on our roads will not only potentially allow emergency services to reopen roads more quickly, but of course can assist immeasurably in lowering casualty figures.’
To encourage transport managers to experience the benefits of the DFA training for themselves, primary sponsor of Driver First Assist, national business law firm DWF, will be offering companies two free places on a Driver First Assist training course, with a number of dates and locations available across the UK. The dates are:
- Glasgow – 30th October
- Manchester – 6th November
- Birmingham – 11th November
- London – 18th November
To apply for a complimentary place please send your name, contact details and training requirements to [email protected].
