Regional First Aid Competition Results 04/18/2011
Two teams from Northumbria ACF attended the Regional First Aid Competition at Driffield last weekend. The teams, one from W Company the other a combination of Y and Z Company cadets, used their first aid skills to deal with a variety of scenarios against the clock and marksheet. The exceptionally skilled first aiders of Yorkshire North & West ACF took top position again this year, with the W Company team coming a very creditable fourth place out of the twelve teams competing. The margin between the top teams was very small, with literally a few points between them. The combined Y and Z Company team came in seventh position overall. The W Company team was formed by CSgt Craig Holman (Belford), LCpl Rachel Richardson (Alnwick), LCpl Hannah Rogerson (Alnwick) and LCpl Elliott Lewis-Douglas (Belford). A special mention goes to team leader CSgt Holman who must have been shattered having just returned from the Master Cadets Course a day earlier. Well done to everyone competing in the event. Hopefully next year we can improve on our position. Add Comment New First Aid Manual 04/03/2011
 The revised 9th edition of the First Aid Manual has now been released, containing full details of the latest resuscitation protocol changes. The manual costs only £8.54 with free delivery from the W Company shop (RRP £13.99). Regional First Aid Competition Training 03/27/2011
Regional First Aid Competition training will take place at Alnwick TAC on Sunday, 3rd April 2011. The day will consist of revision sessions and scenario training. SI Rollo has kindly agreed to perform cassim on the day, to give both teams the very best headstart for the competition in a fortnight's time. It is appreciated that we're already very busy that weekend (as every other) with shooting at Ponteland and emergency response exercise in Newcastle, but time is running out before the competition at Driffield on 16-17 April 2011. Training on Sunday begins at 1000 hrs and will finish at 1600 hrs. Attendees will require either a packed lunch or money for lunch in town. Dress is civvies and don't forget your sense of humour! W Company First Aid Champions 02/27/2011
 Cadets from W Company have increased their haul of silverware this year by winning the County First Aid Competition. This year's event saw teams from across Northumbria ACF dealing with scalds, cut hands and banged heads - the sort of injuries cadets are likely to encounter in real life. The cadets were also tested on their management of unconscious casualties and resuscitation. The pressure was on, with the teams having to deal with their casualties safely and effectively against the clock. Freelance first aid trainer, Andy Jerdan, was invited to oversee the competition of chief judge.  To make the scenarios as realistic as possible casualty simulation was performed by W Company SIs John Rollo and Sue Watson. SI Watson has also coached the winning team for the last 3 months. It was a tightly fought contest, with teams from Y and Z Companies taking the lead at various stages. Fortunately Team W Company's preparation paid off with a virtually faultless performance in the team and written tests. Footage of the team test can be viewed in the YouTube video below. The winning team of Sgt Craig Holman, LCpl Elliott Lewis Douglas, LCpl Rachel Richardson and Cdt Hannah Rogerson will now represent Northumbria ACF at the Brigade Competition at Driffield on 17 April.  This weekend's result also contributes towards the coveted Champion Company trophy. Having already won the Cross Country last month W Company is off to a flying start. Well done and thanks to everyone for their efforts this weekend. First Aid Competition 02/22/2011
 Four of W Company's finest will finally be put through their paces this weekend, when they participate in the County First Aid Competition. Sgt Craig Holman, LCpl Rachel Richardson, Cdt Hannah Rogerson and Cdt Elliott Lewis have been honing their practical skills for 3 months now. In that time they have learnt how to perform CPR, manage unconscious casualties and treat a wide range of medical emergencies. The team, who have been coached by Belford's SI Sue Watson, have attended regular evening and weekend sessions to gain as much hands on experience as possible. They have also been swotting up on the theory, as the Competition now includes a written test. They take on cadets from across Northumbria ACF - notably the very competent first aiders of Y Company, who have won the trophy for the past 3 years running. Good luck to the team and let's hope their hard work guides us one step closer to Champion Company. W Company Cadre Weekend 11/07/2010
 Almost 40 cadets from W Company have been involved in a variety of different training activities this weekend. Some of the Company's crackshots from Belford, Alnwick and Broomhill Detachments took part in selection training for the annual Surtees Shield small bore shooting competition. The training, held at Cramlington under the watchful eyes of the County Shooting Team, gave the cadets some rare hands on experience with the .22 target rifle in addition to the standard number 8 rifle. The remaining cadets stopped at Alnwick and took part in either JNCO training, the St John Ambulance Youth First Aid course or Poppy selling. The JNCO training, led by the Company Sergeant Major, developed the new/potential NCOs skills in delivering practical lessons, problem solving and foot drill. The first aid training, delivered by SIs John Rollo and Sue Watson, equipped the cadets to deal with a range of common minor medical emergencies as well as honing their resuscitation skills. Cadets from Alnwick Detachment proudly lined the streets of the town selling Poppies in aid of the Royal British Legion's annual fundraiser. The Company Commander, Major Mark Ewart, extends his congratulations to the following cadets: Promoted, Cdt to LCpl: LCpl Kevin Straughan (Alnwick) SJA Youth First Aid: LCpl Ruth Rose (Broomhill) Cdt Christopher Arundel (Alnwick) Cdt Shane Clark (Belford) Cdt Andrew Connor (Alnwick) Cdt Caitlin Craik (Amble) Cdt Elliott Lewis-Douglas (Belford) Cdt Jonathan Price (Rothbury) APC 3-Star Complete: LCpl Mark Newson (Broomhill) Cdt Jordan Harnett (Broomhill)  Berwick First Aid Success 03/27/2010
The cadets of Berwick Detachment have had another successful month, with five of them completing the St John Ambulance Youth First Aid course. LCpl John Chapman and Cdts Ryan Jeffery, Natalie Spence, Nhiall Farish and Caroline Purdon have slogged away one night a week for the past couple of months to achieve their hard earned qualification. Thanks to the high level of training delivered by their boss, Lt Keith Marchant, all of the cadets were up to scratch for their end of course assessments. Well done all. The Detachment will also move home to the TA Centre on Ravensdowne this week, which will make a pleasant change from the cold and damp of Berwick Barracks! First Aid Competition 02/28/2010
Four cadets from Belford Detachment recently took part in the Northumbria ACF annual First Aid Competition at the Cadet Training Centre, Otterburn Camp. The weekend involved the cadets honing their skills during several realistic training scenarios before battling against some of the finest first aiders in the County. They were under the watchful eye of their Detachment Commander, SI John Grey. Fellow W Company member SI John Rollo provided some horrendous simulated injuries, which were so realistic that cadets recoiled in terror when they saw them. The Belford team managed to come a very creditable second place, behind last year's Regional champions from Y Company. Thanks to all the cadets and staff involved for their hard work leading up to and during the event. Team members (Cpl Craig Holman, LCpl Becky Riseborough, LCpl Megan Smith and Cdt Hannah Parkin) are seen preparing for the competition below.  New W Company First Aiders 02/07/2010
 Fifteen W Company cadets have successfully completed the St John Ambulance Youth First Aid course after an intensive weekend of training. The new first aiders are: LCpl Edward Inkster (Alnwick) LCpl Calum Turnbull (Alnwick) LCpl Will Young (Alnwick) Cdt Rachel Ker (Alnwick) Cdt Ben Rutherford (Alnwick) Cdt Shaun Shepherd (Broomhill) Cdt Mark Robertson (Broomhill) Cdt Lydia Donaldson (Broomhill) Cdt Joe Miller (Broomhill) Cdt Josh Truman (Broomhill) LCpl James Scott (Amble) Cdt Tim Hamilton (Amble) Cdt Piers Barber (Rothbury) Cdt Hayden Power (Rothbury) Cdt Greg Mason (Rothbury) SI John Rollo of Amble Detachment provided some realistic casualty simulation, which the cadets used to hone their practical skills. LCpl Will Young, pictured below, gets to grips with a nasty open fracture.   Northumbrian Warriors 07/12/2009
 Twelve cadets from W Company recently took part in Northumbria ACF's new cadet competition.  | ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll |
