RIG Systems provide a comprehensive portfolio of Ambulance Service focussed technical rescue programme accredited by the International Rescue Instructors Authority.

Multi-Agency Training For Multi-Agency Response

Members of the public injured in confined spaces, in swiftwater or at height may require immediate, advanced medical intervention. Typically this may involve gaining access to the casualty with the assistance of other Emergency Services, utilising their equipment and operating methods. For personal and casualty safety, Ambulance Crews should be aware of the inherent risks of these safety critical environments and the safe working practices of rescue operations. Crew members who are conversant and confident with the environments, methods and equipment, will require minimum support at the scene from the other Emergency Agencies, enabling them to focus without delay on pre-hospital emergency care.

Our Integrated Rescue Training portfolio embraces the crossover between rescue disciplines such as swiftwater, confined space, Urban Search and Rescue and rescue from height. This ensures consistency with rescue methodologies, compatibility with existing rescue equipment and operational realism. Rig ensures its clients have the best possible preparation for a multi-agency response, by training all the services involved to work together on any form of Technical Rescue.

	HEIGHT SAFETY
	SWIFTWATER & FLOOD SAFETY
	CONFINED SPACE SAFETY

HEIGHT SAFETY

Description

This programme is an entry level fall prevention and protection course for Ambulance Crews required to respond to height related emergencies.

This 1 day programme covers the following areas:

Height related health and safety legislation Risk assessment and fall prevention/protection systems of work Correct donning, doffing and maintenance of fall protection PPE Basic work restraint and fall arrest Emergency drills Stretcher packaging and casualty care

SWIFTWATER AND FLOOD SAFETY

Description

This entry level programme is designed for Ambulance Crews required to respond to moving water related incidents. This programme equips Crews with the knowledge, experience and technical training to stay safe when operating around the water margins.

This 1 day programme covers the following areas:

Basic hydrology, hydro-topography and hazard awareness Selection, use, donning and maintenance of PPE and throwlines Self rescue techniques Basic rescue options Incident management Physiological responses to immersion and associated injuries Casualty care and packaging

CONFINED SPACE SAFETY

Description

Patients sustaining serious injuries within confined spaces may require immediate and advanced medical intervention administered by Paramedics and Technicians in-situ. In these situations, Crews must be deemed competent to enter confined spaces which may require specific access and atmosphere control systems.

This 1 day programme covers the following areas:

Confined space health and safety legislation Correct donning, doffing and maintenance of PPE Operating in restricted space atmospheres dangerous to life or health Use of quad/tripod double line systems with winch and fall arrest systems Selection, use and maintenance of Escape Sets Emergency drills