Police visit the Biker Down! Cymru workshop
North Wales Police officers from the Roads Crime Unit visited a motorcycle safety course at Rhyl Fire Station on Saturday to show their support.
Biker Down! Cymru is a free course, taught only by emergency service professionals on how to keep an injured motorcyclist alive until the ambulance arrives.
It was created by Jim Sanderson from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and is taught all over the UK by emergency service personnel who are dedicated to saving the lives of others and helping the public to know what to do should they arrive at the scene of a motorcycle collision.
The initiative in North Wales is led by the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Lee Parsons, Watch Manager at Rhyl Fire Station said: “These life-saving skills will prove vital for anyone who encounters an injured biker and are open to motorcyclists of all ages and experience levels.
“The workshop consists of three modules – managing the scene of the incident, casualty care and rider skills. Thanks to the DocBike charity, each participant receives a bespoke First Aid kit, designed to be carried on a motorcycle.
“I would encourage all motorcyclists to take advantage of this opportunity to attend a free Biker Down! Cymru course.”
Temporary Inspector Jason Diamond, operational lead for North Wales Police’ Op Darwen campaign said: “It is our aim to keep the roads of North Wales as safe as possible. Any fatality on our roads is one too many and as police officers we see the devastation a road death can leave behind for the rider of driver’s family and friends.
“We are committed to improving road safety for all and we fully endorse the Biker Down! Cymru initiative being coordinated by our Fire and Rescue Service colleagues.”
Spaces are available on the following dates at Rhyl Fire Station:
- Monday 9th September 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- Saturday 19th October 10am – 1pm
To register an interest in attending a course or to register for the waiting list please contact the Biker Down! Cymru team here.