Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Fire Bike Team
Hi All
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue are running biker down first add courses again in 2025, something that is well worth doing the details are below, check out the dates and book your self on. NB the information we have received quotes two different start times, so check when you book.
Darren W
Based around the First Aid requirements of an injured motorcyclist, this FREE course is divided into 3 Modules starting at 9am and lasts for half a day
Many bikers ride in groups or pairs and it is often the case that when one is involved in an accident the first person in attendance will often be a fellow biker, the care of a downed rider is uppermost in rider’s minds and many clubs and groups often discuss the need for the training of riders in how to deal with a crashed biker.
Injured motorcyclists need to be dealt with in a specific manner by a First Aider due to the mechanics of the type of injuries possibly incurred and the sensitive issue surrounding helmet removal from injured bikers.
The course is conducted at the Joint Emergency Services Academy in Stevenage, titled ‘Biker Down’, it is essentially a ‘First on Scene for Bikers’ Course, that includes three modules:
INCIDENT SCENE MANAGEMENT
A presentation from a Fire Bike Team member, on scene management and personal safety for a biker happening upon an RTC involving a motorcyclist, this covers the individuals initial considerations including their own Dynamic Risk Assessment to assess the most appropriate action to take in order to protect themselves and other road users at the scene, an order of actions and instruction on management of resources available (i.e. other witnesses). Information they should gather to assist attending Emergency Service Personnel and possible legal obligations.
CASUALTY CARE
This module is delivered by our Herts Fire & Rescue Service Instructors and covers: Trauma and mechanism of injury, Snatch rescues, why when and how, basic life support, CPR, managing spinal injuries and crash helmet removal, when and how.
THE THINKING BIKER
During this session the attendees receive instruction and advice on conspicuity, how effective is Hi – Viz, looking at the use of conspicuity clothing and Hi-Viz aids. Within in this talk phenomena such as Motion Camouflage and Looming are discussed as well as tips on what you can do to be seen without necessarily the need for covering yourself head to foot in luminous yellow! This module is designed by Kevin Williams of Survival Skills Motorcycle Training who is an Advanced Instructor and widely experienced as both an Author of several Motorcycling Books and as a lead rider, regularly leading parties of bikers both in this country and abroad.
The course is on offer to any large biking communities, clubs and organisations as well as individuals. Clubs need to get an accurate prediction of numbers who will guarantee attendance and we will dedicate an event to their club, individuals are required to e-mail their interest and they will then be contacted as soon as the next event becomes available however once a booking is agreed we would ask that it is honoured as the spaces on the courses are much sought after and non-attendance means someone else will have missed out.
Further information can be found on our ‘Biker Down Herts’ Facebook page, (Facebook) or you can e-mail us direct at bikerdown@hertfordshire.gov.uk
We look forward to seeing you soon
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Fire Bike Team
. We have allocated dates for our 2025 courses which are as follows:-
22nd March
26th April
17th May
28th June
12th July
23rd August
13th September
18th October
1st November
Each course will run from 08:00hrs to 14:00hrs and will be held at:
The Blackstone Room
Longfield Training Centre
Hitchin Road
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 4AE
Each course is limited to 15 places.
We have created a short promotional film to introduce people to what Biker Down is all about. You can watch it here:-
https://vimeo.com/873689251/16718e5690?share=copy
If you wish to attend a course, please email BikerDown@hertfordshire.gov.uk, stating the date you wish to attend.
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