Tools and equipment hire services company Speedy Hire is taking action to save lives by empowering its colleagues with vital CPR training, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
The initiative has seen over 2000 Speedy Hire colleagues upskill in CPR through the company’s training portal—equipping them with the knowledge to step in and make a difference when it matters most. Together, they have also raised over £800 for the BHF, supporting critical research into heart disease.
Every year, thousands of families across the UK are affected by cardiac arrest. Quick intervention with CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can double a person’s chance of survival. That’s why Speedy Hire is committed to making a difference—not just in its workplaces but in communities across the country.
Andy Johnson HSSEQ director at Speedy Hire, commented: “We are immensely proud of our colleagues for embracing this life-saving training. This initiative isn’t just about the workplace—it’s about making a real difference in our communities. Every second counts in a cardiac arrest, and by equipping our teams with CPR skills and access to defibrillators, we’re creating a safer environment for everyone.”
Tess McGrath, fundraising manager at the British Heart Foundation said: “We are really proud of our partnership with Speedy Hire and it’s great to see how seriously the business takes heart health and the wellbeing of its brilliant colleagues. We are delighted that over 2000 colleagues took part in the BHF online RevivR CPR training because every second counts in a cardiac arrest.
“We are incredibly grateful too for the fantastic fundraising effort throughout Speedy Hire during Heart Month which will help the BHF fund ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.”
This initiative builds on Speedy Hire’s industry-leading defibrillator rollout, which saw engineer vans nationwide equipped with AEDs. These, along with all Speedy Hire defibrillators, are registered on The Circuit, the National Defibrillator Network, ensuring they can be quickly located in an emergency. With over 1,970 colleagues now trained in CPR, Speedy Hire is reinforcing its commitment to heart health by ensuring its workforce is prepared to act in critical moments.
As a corporate partner of the British Heart Foundation, the company is also dedicated to raising awareness, funding life-saving research, and ensuring businesses and communities alike have access to essential life-saving skills and equipment.
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