I know Kent is a bit of a way from Wiltshire but I'd like to extend an invite to you all anyway! We do have 6 Fire and Rescue Services interested in rolling the scheme out in their own areas although Wilts isn't amongst them, yet, who knows with a little lobbying it may well see the wisdom in the course, we have so far had 390 Bikers attend (25 at a time) and the feedback has been 100% positive. Read on for more info:
Biker Down, Biker In Attendance!
The Fire Bike Team at KFRS has developed a new strategy which we are now rolling out to Bikers across the counties of Kent, Sussex and Essex. Read on for more information on the reasoning behind it and the format.
Many bikers ride in groups or pairs and it is often the case that when one is involved in an accident the first person in attendance will often be a fellow biker, the care of a downed rider is uppermost in rider’s minds and many clubs and groups often discuss the need for the training of riders in how to deal with a crashed biker. As you are probably aware injured motorcyclists need to be dealt with in a specific manner by a First Aider due to the mechanics of the type of injuries possibly incurred and the sensitive issue surrounding helmet removal from injured bikers.
This FREE course is conducted at Ashford Fire Station, titled ‘Biker Down, Biker in Attendance’, it is essentially a ‘First Aid for Bikers Course’, but includes three modules:
1. INCIDENT SCENE MANAGEMENT
A presentation from a Fire Bike Team member, on scene management and personal safety for a biker happening upon an RTC involving a motorcyclist, this covers the individuals initial considerations including their own DRA to assess the most appropriate action to take in order to protect themselves and other road users at the scene, an order of actions and instruction on management of resources available (i.e. other witnesses). Information they should gather to assist attending Emergency Service Personnel and possible legal obligations.
2. CASUALTY CARE
This module is delivered by qualified Life Support Instructors, from KFRS with Motorcycle First Aid specific, expertise, covering; Trauma and mechanism of injury, Snatch rescues, why when and how, basic life support, CPR, managing spinal injuries and crash helmet removal, when and how.
3. THE SCIENCE OF BEING SEEN
To end the session the attendees receive instruction and advice on Conspicuity. The presentation is a fascinating insight into some of the myths about Hi Viz, does it really work and why can’t some drivers see us?
Module 3 is delivered by Kevin Williams of Survival Skills Motorcycle Training, who is an Advanced Instructor and widely experienced in both riding and lecturing, a recognised Motorcycling Author and Media Columnist, he regularly leads parties of bikers both in this country and abroad instructing in Advanced Riding and Advanced Theory.
Our aim is to offer this course to all bikers. We feel this will prove to be a highly valued service within our minority group of road users, who make up the highest casualty rates. Find out more on our Facebook page just search for Kent Fire Bike or message me on here
Jim Sanderson
Crew Manager, Fire Bike Team, Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Originally Posted by Blackbonnie
