November 24 2015
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Emergency services join forces u by Ayla Miller
Kaipara emergency services have moved to boost inter-agency communication with more than 50 personnel combining for a night of training focussing on trapped persons and farming accidents.
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Dargaville and Maungaturoto St John along with Ruawai, Dargaville and Te Kopuru fire brigades met at Turiwiri Produce Ltd outside Dargaville where they were given two scenarios designed to train them in releasing people trapped under heavy objects. The evening was overseen by St John Whangarei territory manager Wally Mitchell, Dargaville St John station manager Sally Parkinson, and a clinical coach from Auckland, Angela Meyrick. Mr Mitchell said the main aim of the exercise was to practise inter-agency and communication between the two organisations. “The situations were unusual, but relevant, now p Fire brigade and St John work together on a scenario to test their skills and knowledge during a training night at Turiwiri Produce Ltd we are moving into summer and harvest time.” Deputy chief fire thank Turiwiri Produce Ltd for donating opportunity to gain a National Diploma officer Michael Ross said the scenarios the equipment for the scenario and in Ambulance Practices. St John volunteers must be a gave his fire fighters a chance to see letting us use their land.” He says a key message at this time of year is to use minimum of 18 years of age, hold a full what their equipment is capable of. “We had to work with a one common sense when on the farm. “Let driving licence, a clean police record, team approach and we each have people know where you are going and and be of reasonable fitness. To be a when you will be back so you can be volunteer firefighter you must pass a specialist skills.” security and medical screening and be Dargaville paramedic Raymond expected and found.” The two groups are keen to recruit at least 16-years-old. Dempsey, who organised the training Those interested in volunteering can night, said he aims to arrange similar more volunteers. Mr Mitchell says not only do St John volunteers receive contact their local Chief Fire Officer or activities at least once a year. “The evening went extremely well. It all necessary training, there is also St John station manager to find out how exceeded our expectations. We want to a great social environment and the they can help. ¢
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