The exercise, conducted on Tuesday, April 8, involved a collaborative effort facilitated by Green Watch at Rewley Road Fire Station in Oxford. Crews from the Wheatley, Oxford’s Slade Park, Bicester, and Wantage fire stations participated alongside the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
This training event was held at the Clarendon Laboratory, aiming to test the crews’ breathing apparatus skills, immediate emergency care proficiencies, and incident command capabilities. The University of Oxford had the opportunity to assess its fire safety procedures during this exercise.
To enhance realism, “real-life casualties” were incorporated, and cosmetic smoke engulfed the entire second floor of the Townsend Building. According to the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, “This was extremely beneficial for both the fire service and the University of Oxford, as it is imperative to carry out this type of realistic training so that we are all well prepared to deal with incidents when they happen.”
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