CPD for our Accredited Instructors

Six fire services attended BARTA’s training centre at the Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire, as part of scheduled continual professional development for fire and rescue service large animal rescue instructors.

During the session delegates discussed the challenges and tactics for dealing with Time Critical Incidents, where a person may be trapped with an animal and require immediate intervention.

They also focused on the management of an equine trailer rollover, which would require further resources and control measures. Techniques in righting an overturned trailer were practiced and recorded as part of a growing suite of practical resources for animal rescue teams.

Resources can be found covering a range of topics on the BARTA YouTube channel: youtube.com/@bartaresources940

Helping us on the day was Guy Fulford, Safety & Rescue Sector Manager for Harken UK. Guy brought along two LokHead Winch Kits.

Harken Safety & Rescue understands the need for simple-to-use equipment when working in challenging environments, whether it’s carrying out maintenance on building exteriors or a rescue. Rope-access and load-handling equipment from Harken Safety & Rescue has been designed in collaboration with field-experienced experts to improve safety and enhance productivity.

Apparatus includes the revolutionary Harken Safety & Rescue PowerSeat ascender for work positioning and casualty recovery, winches for lifting and lowering in extreme situations, and our Access Rail systems for fall protection and certified rope access.

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