SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate

The official Twitter page for SWFRS' Initial Training updates. Follow us to see how our recruits are progressing in their new careers as Firefighters.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

The @SWTraumaNetwork are continuing their trauma training at our #Cardiff Gate Training Centre today.

It’s been a great week to host you and over see the training packages you’ve been creating 🎥 🚒🚑

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

This week , we welcomed the @SWTraumaNetwork to our Training Centre at #Cardiff Gate

We’re pleased to have been able to provide our facilities for the filming of their trauma training packages 🚑 🎥

We look forward to working together on future projects 🚒 #999Family

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

Today our latest recruits have been carrying out trauma care training. This will provide crews with the training required to deliver urgent care when casualties need it the most.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

Today our latest recruits are on the drill ground taking part in High Volume Pump awareness training. This training enables crews to respond to major flooding and fire incidents

[South Wales Fire and Rescue Service @SWFireandRescue]

🚒 Crews from #Whitchurch, #Maindee, #Barry and #LlantwitMajor recently took part in a training exercise led by #Ely Station at @SWFRSCG

🚑 This involved working alongside partners from the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) of @WelshAmbulance

👀 Video coming soon!

[South Wales Fire and Rescue Service @SWFireandRescue]

🚒Last week , crews from #Aberbargoed attended a grass fire in #NewTredegar where they discovered a birds nest that had been destroyed.

🔥 Grass fires not only damage our landscape, but kill our wildlife too.

🚓 Please contact 101 if you have any information #DawnsGlaw

[South Wales Fire and Rescue Service @SWFireandRescue]

At midday, we will be taking part in a minute’s silence, honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice #FMD2021 #FirefighterMemorialDay

[Giles Hodges @HodgesGiles]

@SWFRSCG @WALES_HART Awesome opportunity to exercise alongside SWFRS. The first of many, so very beneficial. 🚑🚒🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

Earlier this week , our WDS 03/21 trainees carried out a multiagency exercise with @WALES_HART . During this exercise, breathing apparatus were used to simulate where casualty care was required in irrespirable atmosphere 🚒 🚑 #TeamSouthWales

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

The trainees will be taking on the massive challenge of running out and making up 600 lengths of 70mm hose for some great charities. 600 lengths 😳 we are immensely proud of our trainees as always. Please show your support. Many thanks. Scott. https://t.co/QaSgzktKBI

[South Wales Fire and Rescue Service @SWFireandRescue]

We are saddened to hear that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.

[Brian Thompson @thompo25]

@MEDSERVEWales @SWFireandRescue @SWFRSCG Thank you to Dr Ian Bowler, the student Dr’s and CCP Fred Thompson for the input today. Collaboration at its finest 👍

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

Today , our Tactical Managers have been taking part in a breathing apparatus re-qualification course. Part of this course is using positive pressure fans to remove smoke and heat from fire compartments 🏠🚒🔥

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 01/21 quickly moving onto week 10 of the course and onto their long and fulfilling careers within SWFRS. Scott.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 01/21. High rise training. Thanks to all the team for making this a great day for trainees and instructors. Scott

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 03/21 Trainees were up early and getting in extra drill sessions before parade. Dedication to their team and development 👌. Scott.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 01/21. Trainees are into their second week of BA training utilising South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s world class CFBT facilities. Scott

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

Today , some of our personnel are taking part in Trauma Training. This is an emergency care course for individuals who may potentially face casualties with life threatening trauma and medical conditions.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 01/21 Trainees day one of their Fire Trauma unit.

[SWFRS Initial Training Cardiff Gate @SWFRSCG]

WDS 01/21 day 4 of initial RTC training. Moving onto RTC scenarios tomorrow then Fire Trauma next week. Scott.