FOI 26-403 CFR Training Figures
Freedom of Information Request
- Reference
- FOI 26-403 CFR Training Figures
- Request Date
- 04 Sep 2026
- Response Date
- 29 Sep 2026
- Information Requested
For the years 2024, 2025 and 2026:
- how many people have attended a CFR Training course with the SAS
- how many have passed
- how many have failed
- what is the age range for all those attended (i.e. 100 between 50 and 60 ext)
- Response
Please see the table below detailing the total number of community first responders trained in each year requested.
Year
CFRs Trained
2024
124
2025
98
2026
173
Total
395
Please see the table below detailing how many Community First Responders attended training broken down by age range and year in which the training was completed.
Participants by Age Range:
2024
2025
2026
TOTAL
18-29
15
26
46
87
30-44
32
29
53
114
45-60
42
31
55
128
Over 60
34
8
19
61
Unknown (not recorded)
1
4
0
5
Total
124
98
173
395
The Scottish Ambulance Service does not hold information on how many community first responders ‘failed’ training; this information is not held. The Scottish Ambulance Service does not routinely record a consolidated figure for individuals who do not successfully complete the CFR: Emergency Medical Response Course. The Service operates robust selection, onboarding and competency-assessment arrangements. In line with our governance and assessment protocols, individuals who do not initially meet the required criteria may receive feedback and further developmental support to help them demonstrate the knowledge and practical competence necessary for the Community First Responder role.
