Firestyle Magazine: Issue 5 - Autumn 2016

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FIRE SERVICE RELATED C & W. Commercials Truck firm offers cutting-edge training to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Crews RESCUE service crews from Wednesbury and Bicken Hill in the West Midlands enjoyed a training day with a difference today , as they made the most of a cutting-edge opportunity. Commercial vehicle sales specialists C&W Commercials Ltd, from Wednesbury, opened their Western Way site to the crews after donating a used vehicle on which they could practise their rescue skills Darren Garland, Sales Manager for C&W, said: “It was a full training day with the crews working on each side of the truck. I was able to watch the whole thing and it was fascinating: they approached it as if it was a real accident with casualties trapped inside, so they had to go through the whole procedure, making sure it was fully stabilised, making the area as safe as possible, then finding the best points to cut the truck to make holes to get the casualties out. “At each point there were discussion about best practice, and I was impressed by the way the 10 crew members worked as a team while looking at the situation from the points of view of everyone else involved, including the casualties and the other emergency services.” He continued: “They used every bit of equipment on their vehicles including a heavy duty jigsaw and a cutter with massive ‘jaws’, and there’s not much of the vehicle left now!” Michael Howard, Crew Commander at the Wednesbury unit, commented: “It was a great day and we got a lot done. Together the Wednesbury and Bicken Hill crews comprise the Technical Rescue Unit for the West Midlands so practising together was really useful, both in terms of using all the gear and in working as a unit. “ He added: “We’re very grateful to C&W for giving us this fantastic opportunity, and we’re delighted that they’ve said we’re welcome to use their yard for any training we want to carry out.” Darren added: “C&W Commercials is just a stone’s throw from the Wednesbury station, so we were glad to get involved and offer our emergency services this training opportunity. Next time we have a truck that’s reached the end of its working life, we’ll be in touch with the local station again to help them keep their rescue skills at the cutting edge.” 10 •Follow C&W Commercials on Facebook at www.facebook.com/useddaftrucksales and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cwcommercials
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has chosen the Flir K55 Thermal Image Camera for their Operational Requirements: Terberg DTS Fire & Rescue are delighted that the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has selected Terberg DTS to supply Flir K55 Thermal Imaging Cameras. The FLIR K55 was selected following a procurement exercise, which included extensive trials undertaken by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Services personnel in the Research and Development Department, Training Academy and operational Stations. Terberg DTS proved the highest scoring contractor from the evaluation, which took into consideration cost, functionality, ancillaries, warranty and delivery. The Contract to supply has been awarded for up to five years. The Flir K55 multifunction camera offers a number of different functions, which, combined with features that include crystal-clear thermal imaging, market leading 4 inch display screen, 600 minutes video recording time capability, ease of downloading and rugged reliability, enable Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to provide their fire fighters with a top of the range Thermal Imaging Camera. As well as the supply of this top of the range thermal imaging technology, this agreement further builds the relationship between Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and Terberg DTS. 11
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