Joint Exercise with Exmoor SRT
ASSAR and Exmoor SRT have supported each other several times over the years on call-outs. To ensure knowledge and appreciation of each team’s techniques a joint training exercise was organised by Exmoor SRT.
The two teams, joined by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, combined for a multi-scenario exercise involving injured canoeist, injured bird-spotter and a horse trapped in a ditch on top of its rider. Luckily the horse was a mannequin but still the average weight of a horse with articulated limbs.
ASSAR, Exmoor SRT and D&S Fire and Rescue Service debrief after the exercise.
The secretary of ASSAR said, “The three agencies worked extremely well together, sharing ideas and gaining a realinsight. It’s the little things that count, our standard procedures are the same but each team will develop it’s own techniques according to the local circumstances. Our thanks go to the training team at Exmoor SRT and all their members for setting up the day.”
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