Ninette Edwards from Whittingham, Steve Montgomery from Alnwick, Rob Andrew from Gosforth, David Manson from Ninebanks and James Higgins from Sandyford have all completed months of training to build up the skills and experience necessary to join the team.
To become a full team member, each had to undergo six months as a trainee member, learning how the team operates and the skills required.
The training is then consolidated over a further six months attending call-outs as a probationary member, before being assessed as competent in all the core skills required to achieve full team member status.
All members are volunteers and have a shared interest in providing a vital life-saving service.
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