A view from inside the suit 16 September
“A view from inside the suit”. 16 September 2020
2 The Hazardous Area Response Team A unit within the ambulance service providing: • skills, training and equipment for incidents involving hazardous materials • clinical interventions in hazardous environments • response to conventional incidents – - support Command Control – - triage and clinical interventions – - early logistical support for mass casualties
3 The Hazardous Area Response Team Triggers: • Serious/Major Incident • • • Fire / Explosion/Improvised explosive devices Intelligence led Major Pre-planned events Site specific CBRN/HAZMAT including STEP 123 Transportation incidents
HART Vehicles • Command & Control – forward command vehicle for HART; – extensive range of technologies: high-speed satellite internet link Helmet-mounted cameras Roof mounted camera with thermal-imaging On-line access to data and scientific support Briefing area Weather station 9/16/2020 London Ambulance Service 4
HART Vehicles • Light Equipment Vehicle Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus Gas Tight Chemical protection Suits NHS PRPS PPE Personal issue Civil Responder Mark 1 PPE Conventional and CBRN Multi Casualty treatment packs Mass-oxygen delivery system Limited Detection, Identification and Monitoring capability 9/16/2020 London Ambulance Service 5
HART Vehicles • Heavy Equipment Vehicle: Additional supplies of consumables Additional conventional and CBRN treatment packs An additional mass-oxygen delivery systems PPE resilience • First Response Units adapted to carry EDBA , GTCPS and CR 1 in addition to standard FRU equipment 9/16/2020 London Ambulance Service 6
7 The Training
8 The challenges • • • Physiological stresses Dexterity Mobility The senses Fear and anxiety Comfort
Thank you 16 September 2020
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