Venture First Aid Training

18/06/2023

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).

13/03/2022

An honest and humble account of being rescued in the Scottish Mountains - definetly worth a read

There were several lessons learned from this rescue on Beinn Sgulaird. But it's also a good reminder that - if you DO need a mountain rescue - it's not instant. These guys sat in the cold and darkness for more than 9 hours before being rescued. Make sure you're properly equipped and have extra clothes in case of the unforseen.
https://www.mountaineering.scot/near-misses/beinn-sgulaird-rescue

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11/03/2022

Some intersting information th MCA
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=334696378696300&id=100064678208383

What happens in a coastal emergency when you call 999 and ask for HM Coastguard’s help? 🆘 📲

Our teams are ready to help 24/7 and this is a good opportunity to highlight the science and technology that helps us save lives.

If you’ve been unlucky enough to need help, you may be speaking to one operator but there’s a whole team leaping into action at the same time. We use a full toolkit from our Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) ‘nerve centres’ which means we can plan, share information and work closely with thousands of dedicated teams and fellow emergency services partners such as the RNLI.

The instant we receive an alert, the information is entered into an incident command system and the details can be seen by all Coastguard staff, anywhere. From here the officer can zone into area maps and the location of lifeboats, helicopters, coastguard teams and emergency services represented on the system. They can then be ‘dropped’ into the incident, providing details to alert them to attend.

There’s touchpad communications systems to keep officers in contact instantly with the public and rescue units, via radio and phone. And we have access to data that gives information on tides, wind speed and even wave height, to help officers to plan searches.

It means we can send the right sort of help as quickly as possible to anyone in difficulties around our coasts and at sea.

Having the right technology to help us help you is also important. Technologies like registered PLBs, EPIRBs, and VHF DSC radios, help you to alert us and us to locate you.

More details on the technology is in our latest magazine HM Coastguard - Saving lives for 200 years produced to mark this year’s 200th anniversary: https://bit.ly/3Lv9WgV

14/02/2022

http://www.aberdyfi-sart.org.uk/callouts/hypothermic-walkers-on-cader-idris

​At approximately 3:45 p.m. call-handlers from the Team were made aware of a group of 4 walkers in difficulty close to the summit of Cader Idris. The party, originally part of a larger group,...

27/01/2022

This is "Using a Defibrillator (BSL Learning Zone Version)" by North East Ambulance Service NHS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

16/01/2022

In this video, Ben shows Robert how to prepare for a day on the hills in winter including how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, keep your extremities w...

23/12/2021

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4622716234432789&id=190700107634446

16/12/2021

Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Course last week run for Level 3 Forest School Leaders, Freelance Outdoor Instructors and Sports Therapist. All bringing with them a variety of knowledge and experience. Fun relaxed few days, and everyone passed. Durlston Country Park

16/12/2021

30/11/2021

Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course running in Swanage Dorset .

20/11/2021

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary one of the most tragic events in British Mountaineering.

On the 20th November 1971 six young teenagers and their two leaders set off for a 2-day hike across the cairngorm plateau. By Monday 22nd five were dead.

There are many articles online on the events. It is also covered in a number of books;
• Games Climbers Play – Ken Wilson
• Cairngorm John – John Allen
• A Bobby on Ben Macdui – John Duff

In the aftermath of the Cairngorm Disaster a lot changed in Outdoor Education. It underscored the need for leaders to be appropriately qualified (based on depth and breadth of personal experience, technical and leadership skills) and ensured that a more robust management and planning underpinned trips involving young people into mountaineering areas.

Above all none of us should underestimate winter conditions. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many will not have been out in winter for 2 years. You may not have been out in the mountains in summer as much as we would like. Some of your skills may have faded a little. In the words of Edward Whymper

“Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end”.

09/11/2021

Nobody wants to think about getting into trouble in the hills, but this simple bit of preparation can- stop a crisis from escalating into a disaster. So if you haven't already... register your phone for 999 texts now.
Check our website for details how to do it - it's so simple - and what sort of information a mountain rescue team will need if you do have to call for help.
https://www.mountaineering.scot/safety-and-skills/essential-skills/mountain-rescue/calling-for-help
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