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Cataldo Training was approached by a regular client to design and deliver practical firefighting taster sessions for Uniformed Protection Services students aged 16–18. The aim was to give students a hands-on introduction to basic firefighting techniques, including hose rolling, hose drills and the opportunity to operate a pressurised Fire Service water hose.

The sessions needed to be safe, engaging and realistic, while being delivered with minimal equipment and within suitable college and outdoor environments. As well as supporting students who may be considering a future career in the Fire Service, the training also needed to provide wider benefits, including teamwork, confidence building and important fire safety awareness.

Working closely with the college, Cataldo Training developed a bespoke programme that combined practical skills workshops with clear safety messages and live fire extinguisher training. Delivered across four sessions at Newcastle College and Town Moor, the programme gave students a valuable and memorable experience of Fire Service equipment, procedures and teamwork.

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Requirements

One of our regular clients whom we deliver First Aid at Work courses to regularly, explained that they wished to provide some taster sessions in practical Firefighting for the students. These would be to give UPS Uniformed Protection Services students aged 16 – 18 years old a practise at basic Firefighting skills including rolling hoses and operating a fire service hose. These sessions could ultimately propel to the students towards applying for the Fire Service, and at the very least, give great teamwork skills.

The challenge

The challenge was to create something that could be delivered within the grounds of the College, using minimal equipment but still giving the students the best possible experience of operating Fire Service kit. The training also needed to be engaging and beneficial for those students who were not considering a Fire Service career. It would also include important Fire Safety messages and awareness.

Bespoke solution

Cataldo Training worked closely with the College to create a series of sessions for students aged 16 – 18 years old. The programme focused on safe and enlightening skills workshops including hose rolling, hose drills and operating a pressurised Fire Service water hose. We also included standard Live Fire extinguisher training as a positive safety message to take home.

Services provided

Initial consultation, bespoke lesson planning, Risk Assessments for all planned activities, obtaining of specific equipment such as hoses and PPE/ Fire uniforms, delivery both on the College and premises and also local open area.

Output and outcomes:

This was delivered over 4 sessions both at Newcastle College and Town Moor fields. There were classes of 30 students involved. The outcome was an immediate request for booking similar sessions for future students.

Client Review:

Its was great to Simon Cataldo MIFSM of Cataldo Training in at Newcastle College recently.

Giving my 2nd year students real life EFAW qualifications to build thier CV’s and the confidence of delivering first aid if its required.

Working with my 1st year students on fire safety and fire hose management. Should these students come across a fire in the home or at work they will have the confidence to keep calm and use equipment safely and confidently.

The students loved his manner and teaching style, this only comes with real world experience. His background is pedigree in the uniformed services and being relateable is exactly what my students expect.

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