Attended the Biker Down course held at Triumph Motorcycles factory in Hinckley. Thanks to Leicester and Rutland Fire Service for giving up their time for a presenting a very productive course.
Check out the Leicestershire Fire Service or similar websites for details of the Biker Down Course! Details of the course below!
What will the course include?
The training course for motorcyclists will be presented by a fully trained member of the Firebike team and will include:
Accident Scene Management
On-scene management advice and personal safety, for a biker who comes across an RTC involving a motorcyclist. This covers initial considerations, including their own thought process 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.
First Aid for Motorcyclists
- 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 Science of Being Seen
- Conspicuity, how effective hi–viz clothing really is
- Use of conspicuity clothing and hi-viz aids
- Phenomena such as motion camouflage and looming
- Pre-ride checks
Why Should I Attend?
If you enjoy riding a motorcycle then this course is a MUST! It will give you knowledge and skills that you can use if you come across a road traffic collision, and the potential to make a real difference and save lives. It’s FREE and on completion you will receive a certificate and a motorcycle first aid kit.
