^{ADVANCED RTC & TRAUMA WORKSHOP – CARLOW 7/9/2013}

Rescue Organisation Ireland would like to sincerely thank Carlow Fire & Rescue Service for hosting an advanced RTC & Trauma Workshop with the focus on supporting, encouraging and developing the four Irish teams competing at International Events during September and October of this year. The day proved to be a huge success and saw Longford, Meath, Carlow and Cork County  as well as Laois County fire & rescue Services complete various RTC and Trauma Scenarios, all of which were fully and openly de-briefed in front of up to 80 of their peers. ROI would like to thank each and every member who participated on the day and for their willingness to be de-briefed openly to further promote learning across all who attended.
 
This day would not have been possible without the support provided by the Chief Fire Officer, Mr Gerard Guerin, the fire-fighters and families who assisted in the planning and staging of the event along with the many exhibitors who attended to offer their support to the teams and to demonstrate their equipment. Mr Bill Denny and Mr Mick Rogers deserve a special word of mention for their dedication and words of wisdom given to the teams, which will stand to each of them as they represent Ireland and their respective brigades at these international challenges and above all will enable them to better serve our communities.
 
Rescue Organisation Ireland would like to wish each of the teams who are to compete internationally, the very best and hope to see many more emergency service personnel attend future events being organised across the country. During the past decade the 'Rescue Challenge Concept' has developed considerably in meeting the needs of the emergency services personnel and of those who we are called upon to assist.
 
Through the promotion and development of the rescue challenge concept at world, regional and local levels a widely accepted industry standard for the care of individuals and their rescue from vehicles has developed.
 
Vehicle extrication and casualty care is becoming increasingly more complex and challenging and there is a growing need to develop new and exciting strategies, interventions and partnerships which further assist rescue workers and the people they care for as they face their daily challenges.

Rescue Organisation Ireland

* Please go to our gallery section to view photos from the day