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Driver First Assist

We train both professional & fleet drivers to provide an effective first response at a road traffic collision

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The Organisation

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›What We Do

DFA is a not-for-profit organisation, created in partnership with the emergency services.

We train both professional and fleet drivers to give them the skills and confidence to provide an effective first response at a road traffic collision.

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›Building a Safer Road Network

Immediately following an RTC, the availability of first aid is crucial to keep the injured alive until paramedics arrive at the scene. DFA members provide that vital first response.

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It is time to act to make the road network a safer place for drivers

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Latest Articles

Levelling up first-aid practice

by Karbon Designed | 13th January 2023

David Higginbottom FCILT, CEO at Driver First Assist discusses the importance of preventing...

Liability is not a roadblock

by David Higginbottom | 27th October 2022

It is realistic and sensible to conclude that a claim for negligence brought against a trained...

Driver First Assist – It’s a community

by David Higginbottom | 24th September 2022

Creating a cohort of first-aiders for the road network is no easy task and requires significant...

WHAT THEY SAY

Our Clients

The hon. Gentleman, (Rob Flello MP) highlighted eloquently the difference made by DFA, and our nation is stronger for its work. (Hansard, November 2015)

Andrew Jones

Transport Minister

Very impressed with the trainer. Delivered content clearly and concisely without ever talking down to attendees. One of the most exciting courses I have ever attended.

Alex Brady

Depot Manager

Excellent Training and course. The Content was pitched just right with a good mix of presenting/videos and practical.

John Taylor

Business Owner

Providing professional drivers, who are often first to witness or come across such incidents, with basic life support training and the knowledge to know what to do will ultimately mean patients get the care they need whilst emergency help is en route.

Dr Anthony Marsh

CEO, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

Iron Mountain has been recognised for our Road Safety ethos over the years, utilising Driver First Assist has been a significant factor in embedding a safety culture within our Transportation teams.

Rory Morgan

Head of Transportation Head of Transportation - Europe, Middle East & Africa

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