Eleven more volunteers have joined the community first responder team in Pembrokeshire recently, with more wanted.

Trained by the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST) the volunteers will join those already undertaking the role in their communities to respond quickly to certain emergency calls.

They provide support and essential care until an ambulance arrives.

Over five days they are trained to administer basic first aid skills, oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of a defibrillator.

At a recent meeting of the Pembrokeshire locality community health council, WAST division manager Christian Newman said there was a call for more volunteers in the Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock areas.

He added there was “no need for a medical background” and applications can be made online.

The recent trainees will be based in Haverfordwest, Narberth, Fishguard and Tenby.

“When a patient faces a serious emergency, every second counts for them and a simple helping hand from a Community First Responder can make a vital difference to their lives,” a WAST spokesman said.