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 Aylesbury
Second to None at First Aid
A team from 1365 (Aylesbury) Sqn represented Herts and Bucks Wing at a
co-located regional first aid competition. The unit, selected as winners
of the Wing Exercise first aid stand, dressed and bandaged their way to
victory, achieving gold medals.
Youth and Young Adult teams were drawn from the Army Cadet Force and Air
Training Corps. The event was hosted by Cambridshire ACF at their
Headquarters and training centre located at Holbeach.
Teams completed a team task, individual tasks and then a reserves tasks.
Whilst Herts and Bucks were the only ATC youth team, it provided excellent
practice for Regional Field Day and Cdt Sean Jaques, a 1365 Squadron
reserve, came third overall. The gold medal winning 1365 Squadron team
were Cdt Sgt Greg King, Cdt Sgt Tom Williams and Cdts Brignall and Jaques.
Image: The
winning team collect their medals
by: Flt Lt James Gilson RAF VR(T) Wing First Aid Officer - Herts & Bucks
Wg
28 Jun 2010
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Air Cadets To The Rescue
Two Nottingham cadets used newly acquired first aid skills during a lunch
break in a well known Fast Food Outlet.
 Although
only recently qualified, the two cadets, Cdt Ryan Marriott of 1360
(Stapleford & Sandiacre) Sqn and Cdt Coner Bacon of 1359 (Beeston) Sqn,
responded to a call for help when a member of the outlet’s staff fell ill.
The two eighteen year old cadets were having a break for lunch whilst
helping man the Cadet 150 event in Nottingham’s Market Square. They had
settled down for their well deserved meal when one of the staff asked for
their help.
The two cadets comforted and correctly treated the young lady’s condition
until St John’s Ambulance First Aiders arrived. Cdt Bacon said: “We
were only too pleased to help although my chips went cold!”
Cdt Marriott had completed First Aider Plus in January and Cdt Bacon
completed his Activity First Aider around the same time. Neither have yet
received their badges but being in uniform they were seen as responsible
and approachable. They are a credit to their squadron and the Corps.
Image: Cadets
Ryan Marriott and Conor Bacon
by: Flt Lt Allan Munns RAF
VR(T) Wing MCO South & East Midlands Wg.
6 May 2010
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Staff Train for the Youth Lifesavers of
Tomorrow
 Staff from Norfolk and Suffolk Wing recently met over a weekend to
complete the First Aid Lifesavers course held at RAF Honington. It was
completed over the two days and lasted a total of 16 hours.
The course was delivered by Sqn Ldr Graham Deere First Aid officer for the
Wing, and was assessed by external examiners.
It will allow the staff to go on to teach Air Cadets of Norfolk and
Suffolk Wing valuable life saving skills which could help save a life! or
lives in the future.
All Air Cadets undergo First Aid training as part of the syllabus which
could lead on to them becoming instructors themselves and is a necessary
prerequisite of many aspects of training within the Corp including
Adventure Training.
by: Flt Lt Philip Cole RAF VR(T) Wing MCO Norfolk & Suffolk Wg
18 Mar 2010
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Lifesaving Skills For Hitchin Cadets
Thirty–eight cadets and three staff members from 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn are
now fully trained in emergency life support following completion of a
‘Heartstart’ course.
 Community
Trainer Maggie Hackney and members of her team attached to the British
Heart Foundation ran the course for personnel at the squadron for a total
of three evenings in February. To pass the course the cadets and staff had
to correctly demonstrate the assessment of an accident scene and the
casualty, the technique for correct rescue breaths and chest compressions.
Also covered during the course was action required in the event of choking
and chest pain.
For some it was the first time they had practiced some first aid skills
and for others it was refresher training. For all it was a very worthwhile
course and some cadets are also able to use it towards their BTEC in
public services,
Cdt Erik Spiro (13) said: "I learnt so much. Now I will be able to help
someone." Cdt Adam Meadows (16) explained: "The course was very
enjoyable, I learnt a lot about situations involving first aid." Cdt
Cameron Easton (13) added: "The course was really helpful as I can now
help someone in that critical situation."
Maggie Hackney said: "The cadets at 1066 squadron are an inspiration to
other young people in the way that they approached this training. They
were a pleasure to teach."
As a thank you for the training, the squadron will be making a donation to
one of Maggie Hackney’s other areas of work - Heartfit Cardiac Rehab.
www.family-fitness.co.uk
Image: Cdt
Joseph Page
by: Flt Lt Erica Vey RAF VR(T) OC 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn - Herts & Bucks Wg
8 Mar 2010
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Everyday
Heroes
Would you know what to do if a friend had a serious bleed, broken bone or
even suffering a heart attack? For 16 cadets from 222 (Broadlands) Sqn,
the answer is YES!
Over recent months CI Kezia
Ward the squadrons First Aid Officer, has been instructing the cadets
through the St John’s Ambulance Young Life Saver Award syllabus. The
course covers bleeding, fractures, choking, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) and other first aid emergencies.
Kezia Ward commented: "The 16 cadets have worked tirelessly throughout
the course to achieve some brilliant results. In addition to first aid
they have also learned some valuable teamwork and communication skills and
developed a real sense of self-confidence."
All 222 Squadron Air Cadets have the opportunity to undertake the course
and to practice the skills in some very realistic scenarios, both in a
military and civil environment. This is made even more real through a
casualty simulation kit that the squadron recently purchased thanks to
funds raised within the local community. 222 Squadron aims to qualify each
cadet within a year of joining the unit.
As well as being a valuable community and life skill, the qualification
will also help count towards the cadets’ Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Image: Some of the newly qualified cadets joined by course
leader CI Kezia Ward, displaying their badges.
by: CI Neil Wright Sqn MCO 222
(Broadlands) Sqn - Norfolk & Suffolk Wg
8 Jan 2010
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A Squadron of Lifesavers
Eighteen cadets from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn have recently been
awarded their St John 'Young Lifesaver' Awards. The course took place at
the Squadron and involved a mix of practical and ongoing assessments over
a ten week period.
 Throughout
the course the cadets had access to training aids which include
resuscitation dolls and first aid props, which the squadron have on site.
The aids were available to help the cadets show their ability across a
wide range of disciplines that included CPR and minor injuries.
Their First Aid Instructors were Fg Off Tessa Hegerty and CI Roni Tillman,
both staff at the squadron who have obtained their first-aid at work
certificates. CI Roni Tillman said: “First Aid is not just the
provision of initial care for an illness or injury. Knowing how to
administer first aid is valuable life saving skill that the cadets have
gained. The course has also encouraged teamwork and communication skills.
Both Fg Off Hegerty and I are extremely proud of the cadet’s hard work to
achieve their awards and it shows a solid commitment to learning new
skills.”
The awards were presented to the cadets by Dr Peter John Miller who is a
County Surgeon in St John Ambulance. Dr Miller, who was also a Lieutenant
surgeon in the Royal Navy during and after the second world war, was
delighted to be able to award so many first aid badges to the Cadets.
Image: L-R Cdt Ben McQuillan, Cdt Cpl Liam Matthews and Dr
Peter John Miller County Surgeon in St John Ambulance.
by: CI Roni Tillman Sqn MCO 2438
(Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn - W&B Wg
16 Dec 2009
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Young Grand Prior Competition
A team of four cadets from 5F
(Northampton) Sqn recently competed at the prestigious Young Grand Prior
Competition at Coton House, Rugby. The competition is an annual, national
event and teams from cadet services, schools and St. John compete against
one another.
 The
team, consisting of Cdt Sgt Ashleigh Travill, Cdt FS Luke Vanderhoeven,
Cdt Sgt Jasmine Mason and Cdt Cpl Hayley Broadbent, who qualified for the
competition after winning the National Air Training Corps First Aid
Competition for the second year running in September, succeeded in
finishing 3rd in the inter-service competition, encompassing teams from
the Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and Combined
Cadet Corps.
On the day, the team were required to manage both team and individual
scenarios- in front of a live audience! Injuries included severe burns, a
heart attack, an open leg fracture and an animal bite.
Steven Blakely, from the TV show Heartbeat, presented the team with
bronze plaques for their 3rd place in the 'Inter Cadets Services
Competition'.
Flt Lt Carol Haynes, OC 5F Squadron, said: “Well done guys you are
great and you have made the Squadron and Wing very proud of you as normal.
You have showed fantastic commitment to your first aid and are truly a
credit to you families and the ACO.”
Image: The 5F
team together with actor Steven Blakely
by: Cdt Sgt Ashleigh Travill & Flt Lt Carol Haynes RAF VR(T) 5F
(Northampton) Sqn - South & East Midlands Wg
4 Dec 2009
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489 To The Rescue
 Three
cadets, Cpl Bayliss, Cdt’s Bayliss and Bates from 489 (Accocks Green &
Olton) Sqn have been presented with their St Johns Ambulance youth first
aid certificates and badges. The three cadets have spent hour’s with the
latest training aids and resuscitation dolls.
The training aids helped the cadets learn and practically prove their
ability across a wide range of skills that included CPR, emergency
procedures, and choking. They also had to demonstrate their ability in how
to deal with heart attacks, bleeding and fractures.
Officer Commanding Accocks Green & Olton Squadron, Fg Off Jo Coles, said:
"Its great to have the First Aiders within the Squadron and proud of
their achievement."
by: Cpl Simon Watson RAF Sqn MCO 489 (Accocks Green & Olton) Sqn - W&B Wg
28 Nov 2009
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5F do the DOUBLE in First Aids
On Saturday 2nd October, a team of four cadets from 5F (Northampton) Sqn
were victorious in winning the Air Training Corps National First Aid
competition at RAF Cranwell, becoming the reigning champions for two years
in a row.
 The
team, consisting of Cdt Sgt Ashleigh Travill, Cdt FS Luke Vanderhoeven,
Cdt Sgt Jasmine Mason and Cdt Cpl Hayley Broadbent (r) competed against
eight other teams from around the country.
Not content with winning in
2008 the 5F team wanted to make a true statement, by showing they meant
business and in true 5F Style worked well as a team and as individuals to
become the champions.
The team had to manage an
incident - from making the area safe to dealing with the casualties and
their injuries to calling the emergency services with correct information.
They also had to complete individual scenarios.
Injuries dealt with on the day
included a displaced cartilage to the knee, bleed to calf, closed fracture
to forearm, nose bleed and cut lip, choking on a piece of food, fractured
Jaw and Shock.
The 5F team were presented with
their medals, plaques and trophy by Gp Capt John Lawlor the Chief of Staff
Air Cadet Organisation.
Central & East Region has shown it is leading the way in First Aid
Competitions with 51 Orton Sqn taking second place in a rerun of last
years overall results. Both squadrons now go on to compete in the Young
Grand Prior competition in November, pitting their skills against selected
teams from other cadet forces, St John Ambulance cadets and schools.
Flt Lt Carol Haynes, Officer
Commanding 5F (Northampton) Squadron said: “The whole squadron is
extremely proud of the first aid team. They have worked exceptionally hard
to achieve this high standard and winning 2 years in a row shows they
enjoy what they do! Well done team!”
Image: Gp Capt John Lawlor presenting the medals and
trophies to the winning 5F (Northampton) Sqn team
by: Flt Lt Carol Haynes RAF VR(T) OC 5F (Northampton) Sqn - South & East
Midlands Wg
29 Oct 2009
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Staff First Aid Trained
Staff at 2425 (Nottingham Airport) Sqn are now prepared for the worst to
happen having just completed a First Aid course given by John Ritchie of
JR Training.
 Although
there have always been enough first-aiders on the Squadron, there are now
many more meaning that nearly all staff and Committee members are now
first aid trained and able to respond in an emergency.
Flt Lt Frost, Officer Commanding said: “It is very important that our
staff attend courses like this to be able to support the Squadron and its
cadets. It’s great to see so many members of the staff and Civilian
Committee willing to give up additional time to attend the First Aid
course, but hopefully they will never need to use their new skills in a
real first aid emergency."
Parents should be reassured that cadets are in even safer hands now.
Image: Staff receiving their certificates
by: CI Phil Gregg Sqn MCO 2425 (Nottingham Airport) Sqn - South & East
Midlands Wg
26 Oct 2009
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First Aid gets Tactical
Cadets from 222 (Broadlands) Sqn recently deployed to the Stanford
Training Area (STANTA) near Thetford, Norfolk to put into practice the
skills they had learned during their field craft training sessions for
Exercise Nighthawk.
 On
arrival at STANTA the cadets first task was to establish a Forward
Operating Base, from here they could coordinate all communication and
tasking allowing the cadet SNCOs to build up a picture of the exercise
scenario as it developed and make informed decisions. The cadets were
tested in many skills including camouflage and concealment, communication,
navigation and leadership.
The first aid skills of the cadets were put to the test during the
exercise with many scenarios involving role-play casualties. This was made
even more real through a casualty simulation kit that the squadron
recently purchased.
CI Kezia Ward, Squadron First Aid Officer, said: "The added realism
provided by the casualty simulation kit helps to remove the shock and
panic that causes you to freeze in a real life situation,
this speeds up the response time and can be a life saver. We can now get
the cadets to practice first aid for injuries from burns and bleeds to
traumatic amputations and open fractures."
The cadets were unaware of the new kit and the initial reaction was as
expected, but with a little encouragement they soon stepped up to the mark
and took control of the situation. Being part of a tactical exercise they
also had to think about security of the area, protecting both the
casualties and first aiders from the enemy threat'.
In a real life situation the security could be applied to keeping any
crowds clear of the incident and allowing the emergency services
unhindered access. The squadron continues to train hard towards qualifying
for their Junior Life Saving certificates awarded by the St John
Ambulance.
by: CI Neil Wright Sqn MCO 222 (Broadlands) Sqn - Norfolk & Suffolk Wg
19 Oct 2009
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Cadets First at the Scene
First aid courses pay off at 73 (Huntingdon) Sqn, whilst running a check
point at the Pathfinder Walk this past weekend, the cadets were the first
on the scene at a road traffic accident.
Three cadets, Cdt Sgts Parker & Rainbird and Cdt Cpl Scott, alongside
their supervising staff member WO Jarvis, administered first aid to an
injured motorcyclist until the ambulance and paramedics arrived.
The three air cadets aged between 17 and 18, maintained their composure
while putting their first aid training into practice.
by CI Tracy Reed 73 (Huntingdon) Sqn - Beds & Cambs Wg
3 Sep 2009
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Cadets Celebrate First Aid Success
Three cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn have gained a nationally
recognised First Aid at Work Qualification after completing a four day
assessed course held at 51 (Orton) Sqn near Peterborough.
 Cdt
FS Rupert Sage, Cdt Sgt Adam Kelly and Cdt Cpl Nicholas Buckle
participated in the intensive training course, which covered all of the
practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace.
These included resuscitation,
burns, fractures and bleeding, as well as record keeping and using a first
aid kit correctly.
After completing a final assessment, the successful candidates received an
HSE approved certificate valid for three years, complete with the
confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
In addition to this, they are
now qualified to teach Youth First Aid courses to other cadets at the
Squadron.
Cdt FS Rupert Sage said: “I think it's important that young people have
the skills to deal with emergency situations and this national
qualification will benefit me when seeking future employment.”
Image: Cdt FS Rupert Sage, Cdt Sgt Adam Kelly and Cdt Cpl
Nicholas Buckle show off their First Aid at Work badges
by: CI Gemma Brown Sqn MCO 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn _ Beds & Cambs Wg
11 Aug 2009
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