CPR
- Make sure the scene is safe, then call 997.
- Push hard and fast on the centre of the chest, 100 to 120 compressions a minute.
- Do not stop until the crew arrives or a defibrillator is ready.
The First Responder · Documentary series
When everyone steps back,I step in.
Haitham Kalo. Paramedic, volunteer and documentary creator. I carry a camera next to the medic bag to show you the minutes between fear and survival.
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In an emergency, every second counts.
Coming soon
Dramatized scene
Episode
The first call.
Episode one of The First Responder is on its way. Short teasers land first, on every platform. Turn on notifications and be first to watch.
About
Paramedic first.
Camera second.
I am Haitham Kalo. I work as a paramedic, and I know that the first minutes of any emergency decide everything after.
So I carry a camera next to the medic bag. I show the field as it is, and I teach you what to do before we arrive.
Off duty, I go back to the field as a volunteer. The show documents that side too, because many lives are saved by volunteers.
- FieldFrom inside the scene, never from behind a desk.
- DocumentaryReal stories. No hype.
- AwarenessOne simple fact can save a life.
The Show
The First Responder
Every episode is a different day: on my motorbike, in my car, or with an ambulance crew. Four fixed stages, and one heart beating fast.
- 01
The call
The radio goes off. Little information, even less time.
- 02
The road
Every second counts, and every car that gives way matters.
- 03
The scene
Calm inside the chaos, and a decision made in a moment.
- 04
The after
What you rarely see: the human behind the uniform.
Volunteering
Emergency care is not just a job.
It is a role you can take on.
The First Responder wants you to see the field, then step into it: as a volunteer, or as the first responder at home, on the road and at work.
- 01
Start with a course
A certified first aid course is the first step for any volunteer, and it teaches what no short clip can.
- 02
Sign up to volunteer
Saudi Arabia’s National Volunteering Platform lists health and emergency volunteering opportunities and records your hours.
- 03
Be the closest
In most emergencies a bystander arrives before the ambulance. If you know what to do, you are the first responder.
Platforms
Pick how you follow.
Five platforms. Each one has a job.
YouTube
The full documentary
Complete episodes, with the full story.
@HaithamKalo TikTok Fast clipsSeconds of adrenaline, straight from the field.
@HaithamKalo Instagram The pro shotsPhotography and behind the scenes.
@HaithamKalo X Awareness and tipsA fact that could save a life, in two lines.
@HaithamKalo Snapchat The day as it isMy daily life, unedited.
@HaithamKaloFirst aid
Before we arrive,
you are the first responder.
Six first aid skills worth two minutes of your time.
Dramatized sceneChoking
- If they can cough, encourage them to keep coughing.
- Five back blows between the shoulder blades, then five abdominal thrusts.
- If they lose consciousness, call 997 and start CPR.
Bleeding
- Press firmly and directly on the wound with a clean cloth.
- If the dressing soaks through, add another on top. Do not remove it.
- Call 997 if the bleeding does not stop.
Burns
- Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes.
- No ice, no toothpaste, no butter.
- Cover it with a clean, non-stick dressing.
Stroke signs
- One side of the face suddenly drooping.
- Weakness in one arm, or slurred speech.
- Call 997 at once and note when the symptoms started.
Give way
- Hear the siren? Slow down and check your mirrors.
- Move calmly to the nearest safe side.
- Never tail an ambulance, and never stop suddenly.
General awareness content. It does not replace certified training or calling emergency services.
My code
Four lines I never cross.
- 01People before the shotNo filming that delays care or gets in a crew’s way.
- 02Privacy is a red lineNo faces, no names, no patient data.
- 03Accuracy before thrillMedical information is reviewed before it is published.
- 04Respect for the fieldThe uniform is a trust. The field is not a stage.
Media licence
Licensed by the General Authority of Media Regulation
Programme presenter and media specialist.
Courses and training with
FAQ
In short.
Who is Haitham Kalo?
Haitham Kalo is a Saudi paramedic, volunteer, programme presenter and documentary creator, licensed by the General Authority of Media Regulation as a programme presenter and media specialist.
What is The First Responder?
A field documentary series presented by Haitham Kalo. It shows ambulance and emergency response from inside the scene, with a simple first aid lesson in every episode, and aims to spread a culture of volunteering.
When does episode one come out?
Episode one, "The first call", is coming soon on YouTube, with short teasers first on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and X. Turn on notifications to watch first.
Where can I follow Haitham Kalo?
On every platform as HaithamKalo: YouTube for full episodes, TikTok for fast clips, Instagram for photography, X for tips and Snapchat for daily life.
How do I work with Haitham Kalo?
For interviews, sponsorships, awareness campaigns and talk invitations, send a request through the contact form on haithamkalo.com or email info@haithamkalo.com.
How do I start volunteering in emergency care?
Start with a certified first aid course, then register on the National Volunteering Platform (nvg.gov.sa) to find health and emergency volunteering opportunities near you.
Does the first aid content replace training?
No. It is general awareness content and does not replace a certified course or calling 997.
