“Two of our most senior road crash rescue experts, who have international competition experience, have been training the team and helping them prepare for the challenge,” Mr Horncastle said. NSW SES teams from Port Macquarie, Port Stephens and Coffs Harbour will be put through their paces at the event, with hands-on road crash rescue simulations giving them an opportunity hone their skills.Ĭoffs Harbour Unit Commander Ian Horncastle said the challenge would give new members of the road crash rescue unit an opportunity to be mentored from more experienced SES volunteers.
The Australasian Rescue Challenge will take place from 29 June to 2 July, and will see a range of emergency services exchange knowledge and skills in road and trauma rescue through different practical exercises and a symposium. Road crash rescue specialists from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) will this week test their skills alongside our emergency service partners at a national competition in Adelaide.
