Hospital Helipad Fire Protectors

[Midland Retty]

This question was raised a couple of years back, and I would be intrested to know if anyone has any fresh information as Im dealing with a hospital which is exploring the idea of providing a helipad fire team.

I've noted that several hospitals have their own firefighters on hand to provide cover helipads / air ambulance landings etc.

Does anyone have info on these fire crews - I pressume they are hospital staff that perform a main role in the hospital (such as porters / janitors) who are on call to perform the firefighting role as an when needed

Also what training do the firefighters receive to perform the role etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Tom Sutton]

Check out

http://www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk/about.php?find=5

http://www.nhslocal.nhs.uk/story/features/who-puts-out-hospital-helipad-fires

[colin todd]

Retters, you ARE going to leave the fire service and become a hospital helipad hero???  Well done. If you need a reference, Uncle Colin will sepak up for you.

[Midland Retty]

Thanks Tom much appreciated, and very helpful. I did alot of googling but came up with very little.

Uncle Colin it's very good of you to offer to "sepak" up for me. However I'm not sure if "sepaking" is still legal in England and Wales, and in any event the term may flummox potential employers.

[Tom W]

"Sepak" is the Malay word for kick, is this a threat colin?

[SamFIRT]

Shame ... a man makes an honest mistook and he is castigated....... 

[TallyHo]

Leeds and other hospital firefighters do their training at the International Fire Training Centre Teesside

http://www.iftcentre.com/home/

[colin todd]

Retters: We dyslexics rule KO. Thomas, dont tell me you sell Dorgard to the poor unsuspecting malaysians.

[Tom W]

I'm really big in Malaysia. Dorgards are considered "bling" for doors

"Bling (or bling-bling) is a slang term popularized in hip hop culture, referring to flashy, ostentatious or elaborate jewelry and ornamented accessories that are carried, worn or installed, such as cell phones or tooth caps."

[nearlythere]

Shame ... a man makes an honest mistook and he is castigated....... 

Castigated? Gosh had to look twice at your comment Sam.

[SamFIRT]

He says in a high pitch voice 

[colin todd]

Thomas does the new mrs piglet know about your nefarious activities selling jewelery to the birds in Malaysia.

[Tom W]

As long as it pays for the mini piglets new clothes and toys she will be happy!

[Midland Retty]

OK thanks folks for your replies.

Does anyone know where it states the circumstances that a helipad team must be provided by law? I.e; is it in Civil Aviation Authority regs?

[jayjay]

The Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle upon Tyne has recently opend a roof top helipad. The hospital fire officer there would help with any advice maybe worth a call. I do know that Newcastle Airport Fire Crews are involved with training.