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FF_Rayner:

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As a SAAS Manual Handling instructor I'd like to know if we need to make any changes?

Cheers
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The patient lifts that i have been on are very well done and there is alot of teamwork between the two agencies.

I am not sure about more training. I have my senior first aid, and i know a couple of my CFS buddies, including cfs_firey who is on these forums, have done a advanced resus course. You should ask him

CFS_Firey:
I imagine your query was more aimed at the brigades that are not RCR trained...??
As an RCR brigade, Stirling assistes with lifts at almost every RCR we attend, as its part of our job, and as such we are trained to do it... (Meaning its not an issue)...
We did have an ambo come in and give us a lecture on 'in-line extrication', which was VERY usefull and helped give us an insight into what the Ambos are being taught, and how we can help with that...

However, like I said, Stirling is an RCR (and Rope Rescue) brigade, which puts us in a different category to most others...

Mike:

--- Quote ---Why pay for the training of volunteers, when the money could go towards employing/training more SAAS personell, and opening more stations...?
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Because this state relies heavily on input from its vollies. You also run the risk of "flooding" the scene. I would much rather have a sensible amout of people there who can all actively add to a job, be it fire, rescue or ambo that can assist each other in the task at hand.

Efficency can be a good thing, and knowledge should be shared. Especially when a common goal is at hand....

FF_Rayner:

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--- Quote ---Why pay for the training of volunteers, when the money could go towards employing/training more SAAS personell, and opening more stations...?
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Because this state relies heavily on input from its vollies. You also run the risk of "flooding" the scene. I would much rather have a sensible amout of people there who can all actively add to a job, be it fire, rescue or ambo that can assist each other in the task at hand.

Efficency can be a good thing, and knowledge should be shared. Especially when a common goal is at hand....
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Very well put

firefighter_sa:
Hi there Mike

You have raised a good point.

We are lucky within our rural brigade as we also carry SAAS gear on the appliance as we are deemed "first responders"

For those whom have not heard the term "first responders" - its a group of CFS volunteers whom have been trained to deal with the issues of Ambulance care (By SAAS) - as we are usually first at the scene (as Ambulance response can be timely to our location)

Therefore we are trained for patient care & lifting techniques.

Thanks

Wayne

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