SW Extrication Team

The official Twitter for the Bridgend Extrication team, sharing knowledge, learning from others, demonstrating techniques and representing South Wales

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

Bridgend Fire Station showing support for all NHS and support workers, Thank you for everything 👏
#clapforourcarers

And a big thank you to the rest of Wales and the UK for keeping each other safe by staying home… https://t.co/PoSgxhg5cw

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

Bridgend Team Leader during a rapid scenario in La Rochelle France.

This involves extricating one casualty within 10 minutes based on their medical injuries.

A big thank you to @renault_fr for the opportunity to… https://t.co/7EpHy2Me8I

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

For this training scenario we aimed to extricate two casualties within 30 minutes
#bridgendteam #Holmatro #fire #firedepartment #training https://t.co/BsO5AzM7Py

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

Congratulations  to UKRO winners
1st place
ECFRS Extrication Team
2nd place
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Trauma Extrication Team
3rd place
Northumberland Extrication Team

A big thank you to everyone from… https://t.co/AvSO8jP7Pt

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

A Big thank you to ⁦@BBCWalesNews⁩ ⁦@BBCWales⁩ for reporting our story #fire #firefighter #pompiers #BridgendTeam https://t.co/f71pnnhE5q

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

A look back at just some of the many teams that we had the pleasure to work along side with at this years World Rescue Challenge 2019
#alwayslearning #firefighter #pompier #bombeiros #bridgendteam @ La Rochelle, France https://t.co/2DZ4NDK2Lk

[Huw Jakeway QFSM 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @HuwJakeway]

If you missed the results of @WRC2019France overnight - team @SWFRS_Ex_Team @SWFireandRescue are once again crowned World Champions!!

You guys are dedicated, professional and great ambassadors for our Service, thank you so much.

#teamSouthWales

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

2019 World Rescue Challenge is officially over
We are overwhelmed by the kindness and support we have been shown by all our family and friends, it is a humbling experience to receive such support from so many… https://t.co/RSo74ExHPs

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

World Rescue Challenge day one, good luck to everyone what a challenge this is #france #larochelle #firefighter #firedepartment #pompier #bombeiros #learning @SWFireandRescue worldrescueorganisation @ Espace Encan https://t.co/67MBj1R4rW

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

This week we have completed our final training session before heading out to France to take part in the World Rescue Challenge 2019.
This scenario involved one male time critical casualty located in the passenger… https://t.co/1LXiO3bcSq

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

The Countdown is on for 2019 World Rescue Challenge France
We are looking forward to learning new skills and seeing old and new friends. We will be flying the flag for Wales and representing @SWFireandRescue look… https://t.co/RjhcU6b44L

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/F9XoKKMPME

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

This week training involved 1 male casualty with a suspected neck and lower back injury, located in the green vehicle
Positioned: face down on the roof, head towards the rear boot laying across the vehicle

This… https://t.co/YUZc3HK2Kq

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

The count down has began to World Rescue Challenge 2019, we are looking forward to learning new skills and meeting the many teams from around the world
We will be flying the flag for Wales.
Picture credit: @chrisjoneswales @globaldroneltd

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

The count down has began to World Rescue Challenge 2019, we are looking forward to learning new skills and meeting the many teams from around the world
We will be flying the flag for Wales.
A massive thank you to… https://t.co/x7oQmpBsoa

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

This weeks training involves 1 male casualty located in the red vehicle laying along the roof. (head towards the boot, near the back window)
To make access difficult we simulated that the seats were electric and… https://t.co/b4QYhvh8yQ

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

This 20 min scenario involved 1 female casualty located in the passenger seat due to the position of the vehicle the casualty was being supported by the arm of the drivers seat and precariously placed in the vehicle… https://t.co/8FroZ2irfI

[SW Extrication Team @SWFRS_Ex_Team]

This week we concentrated on space creation
The scenario involved 1 male casualty located in the rear of the red vehicle laying across the seats
The emergency plan was the removal of the front door
Main plan
3rd… https://t.co/QsfMN8NRHX

[South Wales Fire and Rescue Service @SWFireandRescue]

🚒 #FireStation20
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1 hour to go : tune in to the first episode to find out what it’s like to be a firefighter working in #TeamSouthWales

[HIWFRS Extrication & Trauma Team @ExtricationHIOW]

A great challenge in #Avon yesterday and some #top #results for Hampshire. #1st in Extrication #1st and #2nd in Trauma #SharingSkillsSavingLives thank you to @AvonFireRescue for having us #OneTeam #ImprovingStandards