09/10/2024
United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge
The Bridgend Extrication Team once again did South Wales Fire and Rescue Service proud as they were crowned United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge Extrication champions for a seventh time.
Porthcawl Extrication, South Wales Rope, Cardiff Central Trauma and Bridgend Trauma teams also represented Team South Wales at the UKRO National Event, having come through their own regional events held earlier in the year, at Cardiff Gate’s Wales Challenge.
Competing teams were challenged on their knowledge and skills to collectively extract casualties from crashed vehicles, rescue from height and other traumatic injury scenarios.
As motorcyclists often ride in groups or pairs, it is sometimes the case that if one biker is unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision, the first person on the scene will be a fellow biker.
The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust's annual campaign which is held throughout October aims to teach primary school pupils about the correct use of 999, what happens when you call, and life saving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator.