Rest in peace Simon. We are thinking of the staff
@LAS_HART
and
@Ldn_Ambulance
your family and all who knew you . Mick delivered a touching tribute and read out the poem 'Gone too Soon' against the backdrop of Rig 5 - a nod to your passion for all things USAR and
@team_saraid
Today we said goodbye to a true legend and gentleman - Dr Neil Thomson. Following 5 years of dedicated support to the Education Department; he is off with his family to Australia. Thank you for your passion, clinical expertise, & for being a role model to all our USAR Paramedics
They've done it! Despite there only being 10 of them, and with all of the additional stresses and differences brought about by COVID-19; this cohort of new HART Paramedics have done themselves, their families, and their Trusts proud. Good luck to you all.
Many congratulations to all the delegates for passing their Inital HART training, it’s been a great course! Now the real work begins, welcome to the
#UKHART
family
Many congratulations to the newest
#UKHART
Paramedics! It’s been a long, tiring six weeks but your hard work and effort has finally paid off, time to put your new found skills and confidence into practice!
And there we have it! 17 more Paramedics have come through our doors, & through grit, determination & team-work have flourished. We've tried our best to give them the basics of what they need, & now the hard part starts: converting that training into operational, real response.
The exercise doesn’t stop just because the patient is in a place of safety. We make sure it continues beyond that; because that’s what would happen in real-life
@FSCmoreton
We were once told of a scheme called
#triagetuesday
Every Tuesday, staff would refer to their Triage Sieve algorithm after each job & assign a triage category based on the patient observations they had taken. The aim: to keep staff refreshed in a rarely-used, but vital skill 👍
Today we say farewell to arguably one of the most-influential instructors we have had here in recent years: Andrew Abusin (Abu). As he heads off to spend more time with his awesome family; we’d just like to thank him for his passion, flare and humour, and wish him all the best.
Today at Winterbourne Gunner, there was another “for exercise” train crash! This must be the unluckiest train station in the country, however it gave the delegates a perfect opportunity to practice some mass casualty triage and treatment
It got busy in the CCP
@dcbrnc
as the mutual aid exercise got into full swing! Great to see some amazing teamwork and fabulous clinical skills in a highly stressful environment.
We've said goodbye today to our friend; Instructor Gareth "Danger never takes a day off" Williams; who returns to
@SECAmbHart
as Training Manager. We are going to miss him greatly. As a serving
@RoyalMarines
Warrant Officer we thank him for his continued service.
Day 1 complete
@FSCmoreton
with the legendary “Long Walk.” This exercise is designed to instil confidence in the BA set, after all, its just “walking & breathing!”
Congratulations to all the delegates who successfully passed their HART Initial Training - keep up the hard work and don't forget to maintain the enthusiasm!
Never presume to know what the challenges are until you've had a go. Our students learned today that clinical interventions in PPE aren't always the hardest bit: getting the kit out of the bag or package on the other hand......
Today’s final Mod 4 exercise
@FSCmoreton
is going to prove both clinically and physically challenging! Time to put the new found skills into practice, good luck!
It is with mixed emotions that we have to announce that Ron and Sandra (and Snoopy!) will be moving onto pastures new. There are few words that could convey our massive thanks and appreciation for all that you have done over the years, you will be sincerely missed!!
At 1250 today, we paused all activities
@NARU_Education
and came together to remember Jon Harvey -
@WMASHART
@OFFICIALWMAS
Paramedic. Ambulance staff from across the country listened to Jon's eulogy, & observed a minutes' silence - ended by the sound of Don McLean's "Vincent"
A chilly start to the final USAR exercise
@FSCmoreton
but as you can see, the team are all smiling! Good luck today working alongside
@WalesUSARTeam
@WYFRS
A LOT of hard work, and a lot of learning covered this week. The students continue to progress at a good pace, and have the potential to finish this course on a massive high if they keep doing what they're doing
#DigDeep
#almostthere
Well done to the 18 new HART paramedics who successfully passed their IRU course here at the NARU Education Centre. Best of luck on your new role and remember to keep safe.
This morning
@FSCmoreton
, the course have been getting a first hand look at fire behaviour and the tell tale signs of both backdraught and flashover. It’s vital that all of the delegates learn what to look for in order for them to stay safe at incidents involving fire
Again, many congratulations to all the delegates on completing their first
#UKHART
module
@FSCmoreton
! Enjoy your weekend off and see you bright and early
@dcbrnc
for Day 1 of Module 2
Also
@FSCmoreton
the Mod 4 USAR delegates have been carrying out line and hail as well as tunnel turns in tight spaces. Dare we say that they seem to be enjoying this too much??
A brilliant day that these photos don't do justice. Ambulance Trusts from across the country, and no-less than three UK Fire & Rescue Services represented: all working together to achieve common goals. A great end to 2018's USAR Paramedic course calendar
@FSCmoreton
As is the custom, we always finish day one on Mod 1 with the “long walk”
@FSCmoreton
. This builds confidence in the set and for many, their first real wear. Looking at all those orange helmet covers, it seems pretty apt for Halloween!
The USAR Final Ex
@FSCmoreton
encapsulated in one short video. Interoperability with the aim of saving lives & delivering the right care to the patient was the theme of a challenging few hours for Fire & Ambulance Service staff. Thanks to
@LondonFire
@SearchDogHuw
&
@NimskiLtd
We paused at 1500 to reflect on the life and legacy of a dear friend of
@NARU_org
Kev Bernie, as he is laid to rest in peace today. Our thoughts are with all who knew him and are affected by his loss.
Debriefs complete, all kit packed away, and certificates handed out. Well done to all delegates on USAR Paramedic course 8th-19th October 2018
@FSCmoreton
And just like that, it’s all over! Well done for getting through the last two weeks and a massive thank you to the
@NARU_Education
instructors for making the magic happen!
Module 1, Day one complete with a brisk walk around the incident ground, snow now gone and the sun made an appearance! It’s just “walking and breathing!”
Well done to the new HART paramedics who finished their IRU course today (module 2&3). They put in a great performance yesterday in the heat during the final exercise and we welcome them into the HART family.
All kit is replenished and stowed. The vehicles are parked and ready to go. The first brief has been given. This is it, they are trained, and tomorrow they will show everyone what they have learned. In the blink of an eye; 6 weeks of hard graft are nearly at an end.
RECRUITMENT OPEN: the NARU Education Department is recruiting for the role of Instructor. For more details of this fantastic opportunity, go to NHS Jobs - and search job reference 217-VN166-20-21 Closing date is the 26th November. Good luck!
It’s the penultimate day on Mod 4 USAR
@FSCmoreton
and the delegates have been put under pressure to deliver clinical care in difficult environments. Working alongside our
@WYFRS
colleagues to gain access to trapped patients, it’s been a testing day!
It’s a sad fact of life that not everyone we attend will make it, but we train our staff to give their patients every possible opportunity to survive and recover; whatever the environment or circumstances may be.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a short term task and finish secondment to NARU to develop the HART TL role. If you have aspirations to inspire the way HART TL’s train and operate, please contact the NARU Training Manager for more details.
Our casualty information cards have had a refresh. Durable, reusable, better-tailored to the casualties we are trying to simulate, better-aligned to the CRESS assessment tool, and two-sided: emphasising the need to re-triage patients. They will be appearing across courses soon.
An exciting job opportunity has come up to support
#ukhart
training working at the Defence CBRN Centre, Winterbourne Gunner.
Come and be part of the team!
Today was Andy Lloyd last Mod 1 course
@FSCmoreton
, we all want to thank him for his hard work, continuous support and uncanny resemblance to Harry Potter! Please note some of these are pre-COVID
CLEARLY these are not the day-to-day tools of any
#NHS
Paramedic. We give our students hands-on time: 1) to know the risks they pose, and 2) to appreciate just how hard Fire & Rescue Service colleagues would have to work to access patients in these environments
@FSCmoreton
Not only are we running Module 1 - BA Training
@FSCmoreton
this week, delegates from all over the country are undertaking their Module 4 - USAR training
@dcbrnc
Today is the introduction to the rubble pile.
It’s day 3 of Mod 1 - HART Initial EDBA
@FSCmoreton
and it’s fire behaviour awareness training! What better way to follow up a theory session with first hand experience of seeing a fire develop and grow and how our colleagues in the FRS deal with it.
Two different courses, two locations, same objectives. It’s all about working as a strong team to deliver care to the casualty, irrespective of the environment!
#ukhart
#usar
The end has arrived for our delegates after 6 weeks of hard work. They have earned the title HART Paramedic and we wish them the best of luck in their careers. Well done to all.
It’s the legendary part of the course that is Hazmat Monday! Today the delegates had their first experience of working in Gas Tight Suits. It safe to say that some enjoyed it more than others!
#respirex
#hazmat
It’s HAZMAT Monday
@FSCmoreton
The delegates have had their first experience of wearing a Gas Tight Suit. It’s been a bit daunting, but being able to operate as a paramedic whilst wearing the GTS is a fundamental role of
#UKHART
paramedics
After practising casualty handling in the classroom, it was time to put it into practice in the dark! It’s important to build up the skills in a steady way to allow the delegates to build their confidence. Week one
@FSCmoreton
nearly over…
It’s important that the delegates gain an appreciation of working in GTS
@FSCmoreton
and the difficulties they will face - reduced vision, reduced hearing and increased physiological stress, but at the end of the day, still smiling!
#respirex
Day 1 of Module 1 - EDBA
@FSCmoreton
and the delegates end their first day with the “Long Walk.” This is designed to instil confidence in the
@DraegerNews
set and to get used to the weight of it.
As this chapter of Dave Kings’
@NARU_Education
adventure comes to an end, we want to wish you all the luck in the world in your new role back
@EastEnglandAmb
. Our loss is their massive gain. Thanks for all that you have done, your contribution to the
#ukhart
has been invaluable.
There's little point sending a broken Paramedic to fix a broken patient, so today, for the first time, we didn't just look at the procedures and processes, but also the mechanics of what it takes to be a USAR Paramedic, and how we can protect ourselves from injury.
Day 1 of the new HART BAI course, classroom is all set up ready to go, now all we need are some delegates…. This is the first time the course has been run here as well as utilising local FRS facilities, let’s see how we go!
Our delegates are working hard with help from colleagues
@FSCmoreton
- juggling covid procedures, dark, chilly days, oh, and learning how to safely operate in
@DraegerNews
Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus as well!! Great to see them take it in their stride.
It’s HAZMAT Monday
@FSCmoreton
as the delegates “enjoy” their first experience of wearing Gas Tight Suits. It’s hard to tell if they are smiling, but learning how to do small, manual dexterity tasks will help them on their way when we throw in the clinical aspects at WBG
Another week almost done, and another massive escalation in knowledge and skills gained. These students are HALF WAY through their time with us. Thank you to their families and loved ones for their patience in letting them be away for so long to complete this vital training.
Final exercise
@FSCmoreton
for the Mod 4 students, working alongside
@AvonFireRescue
, it’s going to be a busy day! It’s been a culmination of two weeks training, but they are more than ready!
Another significant turn-out yesterday
@FSCmoreton
: multiple assets from multiple agencies across the country: all to support the consolidation of learning for our students. Every time we run this exercise, we are humbled by this level of commitment from so many, for so few.
Many congratulations to the amazing group of delegates
@FSCmoreton
who have just completed their Mod 1 - EDBA course. It’s been a long two weeks, but thanks for keeping the humour going. Have a great weekend and we will see you
@NARU_Education
next week ready for Mod 2!!
#ukhart
It’s a testament to the 18 students standing behind us how much we, as a faculty, have enjoyed their company & watching them develop over the last 6 weeks. From humble beginnings
@FSCmoreton
- they have gone on to do each of their Trusts; and the
#NHS
proud. Welcome to
#UKHART
Day 2 complete and today the delegates have been putting the theory into practice; it’s all about safe movement, negotiating stairs, correct door procedures and of course, acting as the Entry Control Officer.
The weather may be awful, but this hasn’t dampened the spirits of our USAR Paramedic students. They are now
@FSCmoreton
for the remainder of their course - making the most of the quantity and quality of rigs on offer to consolidate their learning.
It’s Day 3
@FSCmoreton
and today we have been working our way through small holes and the varied conditions exercise. It was also the delegates first experience of watching fire development to back up the earlier theory session. As they say, “a picture paints a thousand words!”
Clinical week on the IRU course. The delegates are learning about Hot Zone working and how they can apply their trade to it and the considerations of the environment and PPE. Keep up the good work.
Many congratulations to all the delegates who passed their Mod 1-3 course! Thanks for all the hard work and effort and good luck out there. See you for Mod 4….
Congratulations to the latest cohort of
#ukhart
BAI’s! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication over the two
@weeks
@FSCmoreton
and we look forward to seeing you back to help deliver initial training!
After a short gold standard exercise that accurately demonstrates how a BA exercise should run, it’s now down to the delegates to design and deliver three syndicate exercises. It’s all about the planning!!
Classroom all set for Module 2 & 3 here
@dcbrnc
where the delegates move into the next phase of their training. Keep up the standards you have already set, soon be Christmas!!
The end of the first week
@FSCmoreton
and everyone is still smiling! Well done to the Module 1
@DraegerNews
EDBA course for the hard work and dedication, here’s to HAZMAT Monday tomorrow!