LIVES Community First Responder Bill Barber. For nearly 80 per cent of emergencies LIVES responders are mobilised to, they arrive on scene first. LIVES Community First Responders are members of the public who give up their time for free to respond for LIVES. They are trained and equipped to deal with a range of serious 999 medical emergencies. Bill Barber is pictured with his wife and granddaughter. EMN-210429-122531001 This week, we are shining a light on a LIVES Community First Responder who last month was praised for having attended 2,000 medical emergencies for LIVES. Bill Barber, from Lincoln, first joined LIVES more than 10 years ago.