Over the past 4 days some of our #HART #Paramedics took part in their Level 3 Swift Water and Flood Rescue Technician course in Wales. A fantastic live venue with realistic hazards to overcome taught by our own HART water rescue instructors. Rescue 3 Europe NARU Education South Western Ambulance Service

Actions required for a #stabbing victim with central stab wounds?
Think STAB-5.

Rapid assessment
Rapid haemorrhage control
Rapid transport

Don’t be reassured by “superficial” wounds or a pt who is GCS15

Great resource from @gwaac colleagues

It’s #StudentParamedicConference Day! 💚

*Now starts at 10:30 due to weather*

Students from across the #SouthWest will be coming together for a day of immersive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 🚑

A great opportunity to explore all future pathways with #TeamSWASFT .

Very proud of our South Western Ambulance Service team who worked on this response.

Commanders, Advisors, Operational Crews, HART & our support services all played their part.

Massive well done to members of my team who’ve worked long hours, stayed away from home to make it as smooth as possible.

Recently #HART operatives from both Bristol and Exeter completed their High Risk Confined space course. This enables us to safely deliver paramedic level care in sometimes challenging environments. A big thanks to RIG Systems Limited for their expert knowledge and fantastic facility.

We will be at the SWAST Student Paramedic Conference with a #HART workshop looking at major incidents and HART capabilities. Make sure you book your tickets! #StudentParamedics

Part of this training rotation our #HART operatives have been brushing up on their Swift Water Rescue Technician #SRT competency. Do you know what level our operatives work at? and how would you tell? #NHS #MedTwitter #NARU The National Ambulance Resilience Unit South Western Ambulance Service SWASFT EPRR Capabilities

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. 💚

Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨

#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. 🚑

#ChooseWell

Merry Christmas from SWASFT HART Exeter red team, especially to all our colleagues in the #emergencyservices and #NHS who are also working today. Look after each other and get home safely.

. TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity 's 24/7 #Ambulance Staff Crisis Phoneline gives independent, confidential help to UK #Ambulance staff experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Get immediate & ongoing support from counsellors experienced in helping #BlueLight workers.

0300 373 0898 / theasc.org.uk/crisis

Part of your initial training, with NARU Education, to become a #HART #Paramedic
You have to complete an extended duration breathing apparatus course at Fire Service College. Here you can see HART recruits learning about #fire behaviour.

Yesterday one of our Exeter teams went to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service USAR training facility. This was to refresh and practice search and rescue techniques in a realistic training environment. Thanks to our collegues at stn 60 for the use of this fantastic venue. NARU Education #Paramedic

SWASFT HART red team training at Crealy with colleagues from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service testing methods for accessing and extracting a casualty from a roller coaster.

One of our incident response vehicles . These vehicles contain vital equipment, enabling #HART operatives to safely deliver #Paramedic level care in hazardous and difficult to access environments. #EMERGENCYSERVICES South Western Ambulance Service

We have completed our 6 week initial HART course.

Thank you to everyone involved who made this possible. NARU Education SWASFT HART

Safe working at height (SWAH) is fundamental for keeping our HART operatives safe in environments where patients are in difficult to reach places. #HART #ambulanceservice #emergencyservices #nhs #ropeaccess #specialrescue South Western Ambulance Service

Another core competency for our HART operatives is extended duration breathing apparatus. When you join HART you will go away to Fire Service College to complete a 2 week course with NARU Education to enable you to become a competent wearer in irrespirable atmospheres. #ba #draeger #HART

During our recent training rotation the team took part in ATV training. This off road capability enables HART to access and extricate patients in difficult to reach terrain. #HART South Western Ambulance Service SWASFT EPRR Capabilities #ambulanceservice #offroaddriving #training #emergencyservices

It's #BonfireNight ! 🔥

To ensure you have a safe, but fun time tonight, we’re sharing five safety tips below 🔽

swast.nhs.uk/welcome/latest…

#StaySafe #BonfireNight

#MassCasualty Triage: Using #VirtualReality in hazardous area response teams ( #UKHART ) training.

Check out the Paramedic Practice paper from NWAS HART's Steven Thompson here:

>> magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12…

NARU Education JESIP RESPONDVR.