On Tuesday, 20th January, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crew members took part in a ‘Work from Height’ training exercise at TATA Steel works, Port Talbot.
The multi-agency exercise, consisting of crew members from Port Talbot, Pontardawe and Morriston Fire Station, along with Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) was designed to enhance the crew’s capability of rescuing casualties from a great height.
The team worked together to successfully rescue two casualties from a 32‑metre water tower. The incident required a highly technical response, with the Fire Service line‑rescue crews operating alongside the WAST HART team. The scenario also provided TATA Steel with a valuable opportunity to test and refine their emergency protocols.
Watch Manager Christopher Doyle said:
“The exercise at ‘TATA Steel’ was a huge success and provided a great opportunity for our crews to practice and perform rescue from heights. All attendees worked hard to test procedures in a realistic environment, providing a platform for learning opportunities. It was great to work in collaboration Welsh HART and TATA Steel, thank you to everyone that attended”
The exercise was a huge success with crews gaining valuable knowledge in a realistic setting.
Thank you to the TATA Steel for providing the perfect setting for the training, to HART and to all crews who took part.
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