ERT Search & Rescue

BOOK LAUNCHED: OCTOBER 2009: 

The latest book on Emergency Response and Search and Rescue is now available and written by SAR Chief Gary Foo.  Gary was very grateful to have the input of contributers, experts and sponsors to make this book the success it is.  Copies are available on-line at sites like amazon.co.uk

SPONSORS: Wiley X eyewear, Hotpack Ready Meals, Mediwrap Blankets, Leader Rescue & Firefighting kit, Emergency Services Times, www.elanclothing.co.uk,  Strata Designs and Cyberglow Products, Blizzard Survival, Brother Mobile Printers, Tech Rescue Magazine, SARBE Personal Locator Beacons.

Information on the book can be found here.

ERT SAR OPERATIONAL TRAINING COURSE  17 & 18 OCT 2009: 

[We know about the typo below with the dates :-) Thanks!]

18 members of ERT SAR completed the NEWLY Updated OTC. More here

Well done to all who  completed the training and passed at Level 1 or Level 2,

ERT SAR TO DEPLOY TO INDONESIA:  OCTOBER 2009:  

Members of ERT SAR mobilized to deploy to the Earthquake in Indonesia this month.  At the eleventh hour seeing reports from the UN OCHA that the were well served with some 2 dozen SAR teams, over 700 rescuers and nearly 100 dogs ERT SAR make the executive decision to wait out and monitor the situation pending a requent for further SAR operators or Disaster Medical Teams. Thankfully it seemed that they were well served in the region so after monitoring the situation the team 'Stood Down.'  Our deepest regrets to those who suffered and lost loved ones as a result of this horrible tragedy & well done to the fast mobilization of all responders.

ERT SAR SRI LANKA - TSUNAMI RESPONSE VIDEO POSTED:  21 AUG 2009:  Please click on the link to see the video on YouTube. 

Click here to see ERT SAR Tsunami Response Mission to Sri Lanka Video 

ERT Search and Rescue Tsunami Sri lanka Response Medical 
In 2005 ERT SAR deployed a team to tsunami hit Sri Lanka in response to the disaster there. The team films portions of the mission and made a 45 minute DVD. In August 2009 - on requests to see shorter clips online, it was split into two videos of less than 10 minutes each. Part 1 is the Pre-Hospital Medical and Trauma Training given there and also a clip of a day spent working for International Doctors, with local Police translating, in a minor injuries clinic.

We used the Anastacia song "Heavy on my heart" at the begining and tried to time it with the picture edits. Thank you all for supporting our work and the work of all disaster and medical responders. 

AUGUST 2009 - ERT SAR FUN FITNESS TEST & SURVIVAL TRAINING

Members of ERT Search & Rescue did one of their regular fitness tests (this was the enhanced which the 20 push up, 30 crunches, wind sprints, run, toe touch and body carry at the end.)

The reason is it called the 'fun' version is during the session members participated in a search and survival training component on the move where powers of observation are tested along side what youcan eat in the wilds and how to survival in the wilderness.  (Here Paul is talking about wild foods like mushrooms on one of the brief stops along the way!)

AUGUST 2009: Profile of a Member: Clive Francis is our featured member of ERT SAR for the month of July.  Clive has been with us since year one and we are proud to have him as one of our leaders.  Clive not only brings a wealth of experience from 2 dozen years in the armed forces but is also a mechanical technician and has many USAR, international rescue and medical skill sets.

MARINE UNIT - July 2009: Members of ERT SAR Advanced Rescue section provide Water Cover and perform water rescue and public safety demonstrations on the Thames.  We hope to have videos uploaded of the one or two of the demonstrations which were filmed at the time. 

  

Members of ERT SAR Marine Unit cover water safety events.  The Marine Unit, consisting of Coxes, Medics, Rescue Swimmers, Spotters, VHF Operators, Logistics Crews and other designated team personnel - worked closely together covering the Thames Traditional Boat Rally.  It is held near Phyllis Court on the River Thames which is attended by by thousands every year and as an event that is covered every year by ERT Search & Rescue the team camped over and provided a land and water service by the very professional conduct, was commended by the organisers again this year.

MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTOR DO TRAINING - July 2009:

Members of ERT Search & Rescue during Mountain Bike Training. ERT SAR have 4 qualified NVQ Emergency Services Cycle Patrol Instructors and can offer various Mountain Bike Training Courses and certify members and other cyclist accordingly.  The next SAR MOuntain Bike Training Course is due to be offered in August 2009.

MEDICAL DEPLOYMENTS - July 2009: ERT SAR Medics provide event cover.  

MEDICAL DEPLOYMENTS - July 2009: Members of ERT SAR Medical Unit busy working on various events in the Thames Valley from emergency calls to unconcious elderly (with transfers to the South Central Ambulance Service) to treating young injured children.  The team have been busy and July looks to be a busy month.

 

MARINE UNIT TRAINING - Sat 27th June:  Members of the Marine Unit regular practise and training (Level 2 & 3 Water Rescue drills) Part 1 of 2.

See the Marine Unit Training on YouTube  or click on our videos page.

Members of ERT SAR & Global charity MapAction Train together JUNE 09:

Directors of MapAction Nigel Woof and David Spackman invited Gary, Paul and Kevin from ERT SAR to particpate in some of their special training held over a weekend with their volunteers from several countries.  SAR Chief Gary Foo taught a special 2 hour module on Disaster SAR and Medical Response.  It was a very enjoyable opportunity for both International Response groups to get together.

JUNE 2009: Profile of a Member: "Dr D" - or Dr Dimuthu Smaranayake is a General Practitioner with Special Interest in Pre Hospital Emergency Care.  He is the Medical Advisor and Police Doctor for Tactical Firearms Support Unit.  He is also the Chief Medical Officer North Gloucester Motorcycle Race Club.  He is also a Forensic Medical Examiner and this month went to Sri Lanka. 

May 2009: ERT SAR in Abu Dhabi:

SAR Chief Gary Foo and Disaster Management Advisor was asked to Chair the Disaster Management & Crisis Response Middle East 2009  held in Abu Dhabi in May & June 2009. Gary also presented at the conference which was attended by a who's who of operators, managers and advisors.  ERT SAR USAR Coordinator Paul Workman also attended the conference and the Dubai leg after.

May 2009: ERT Search & Rescue Operational Duties & Events.  Almost 30 team members took part in the May events which were run concurrently on two seperate physical sites and over 24 hours over several days. 

MAY 2009: MapAction Training: ERT SAR receive training session by MapAction, Operations Director; Nigel Woof who gave a very interesting and useful presentation to members of ERT Search & Rescue from both a Field Operations perspective as well as a Coordination, such as an OSOCC. (On-Site Operations Coordination Ctr.)

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