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Specialist response week

Programme

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National Mutual Aid Seminar - Government Role in National Incidents, National Command & Control Structure, National Co-ordination Centre Role, Support offered by the Prime Contractor at Level 4 incidents, International assistance and how fire and rescue services provide support. Practical Displays will include: Command vehicles, New Dimension fleet and equipment, support vehicles, HART Teams, support agencies, industrial assistance, new technologies.
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Trench Rescue Workshop - Trench rescue techniques – UK and overseas, Case studies – real incidents, training systems – does training match reality, national standards, best practice and legislation. Practical demonstrations on real trenches, equipment options, different techniques, national Fire Service College and local instructors.
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Hot Cutting Masterclass - Advanced hot cutting techniques using Petrogen and Clucas. Cutting structures under load, plate cutting, equipment maintenance. Training and demonstrations delivered by the National Technical leads, demolition experts and manufacturers.
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Advanced USAR Shoring Workshop - Practical shoring, case studies of real incidents and the techniques needed, shore testing, equipment options and scenario challenges. Delivered by national shoring Technical Leads, international experts, manufacturers, engineers and Fire Service College instructors.
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CBRN Operations Seminar - A seminar discussing fire and rescue service operations at CBRN incidents; Integrating the DIM capability, what PPE is available, limitations, Police priorities and inter-agency working. Input is planned from National CBRN Centre, Police and others. Demonstrations of possible solutions.
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Managers Overview Programme - A programme for up to 12 delegates to visit and observe the above strands: Hot Cutting Masterclass, USAR Shoring Workshop, CBRN Operations Seminar. There is also a national Rope Rescue meeting taking place which will be carrying out some practical demonstrations.
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Rope Rescue Workshop - Rope rescue techniques, equipment testing, medical care at height, use of height vehicles, manufacturers demonstrations.
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Hot Cutting Masterclass (2) - Advanced hot cutting techniques using Petrogen and Clucas. Cutting structures under load, plate cutting, equipment maintenance. Training and demonstrations delivered by the National Technical leads, demolition experts and manufacturers.
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Advanced USAR Shoring Workshop (2) - Practical shoring, case studies of real incidents and the techniques needed, shore testing, equipment options and scenario challenges. Delivered by national shoring Technical Leads, international experts, manufacturers, engineers and Fire Service College instructors.
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High Volume Pumps - New techniques to maximise the capability, presentations and full-scale demonstrations. Contributions by CFOA Lead officer, regional and national experts.
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Managers Overview Programme - A programme for 30 delegates to visit and observe all five strands: Rope Rescue, Hot Cutting Masterclass, USAR Shoring Workshop, Forensic Operations , HVPs.
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Confined Space Rescue Workshop - Demonstrations and workshops on confined space techniques, specialist equipment and training systems. Presentations by HSE, case studies, current and potential future procedures.
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Heavy Animal Rescue Workshop - Horse rescue, veterinary talks on chemical restraint of large animals, training for animal rescue and animal rescue equipment.
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Managers Overview Programme - A programme for 30 delegates to visit and observe all three strands: Confined Space Workshop, Heavy Animal Rescue and Chainsaw Rescue.
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