Searching through the rubble
Civil Protection Department volunteers searched in the rubble at the Hal Ferh tourist resort in Ghajn Tuffieha in a disaster simulation exercise, one of many being held this weekend as part of a three-day training camp.
The 30 volunteers, known as Spiders, are simulating a number of emergency scenarios, particularly, that of collapsed buildings.
The aim of the camp is to put into practice competences acquired in training courses on disaster assistance and response, with special emphasis to urban search and rescue, funded by the European Union.
As part of this training, the team also set up a reception/accommodation facility for members to live at the scene of the accident for the three days of the camp.
This setup is also simulating a live disaster scenario, where accommodation facilities are usually scarce.
This training will enhance the capabilities of the Civil Protection Department to respond to various emergency situations.
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john o scerri
Mar 22nd 2010, 13:55
@ h Galea Did you know that first aid and civil protection personnel update their training regularly as well as being examined and certified periodically to be in compliance with current and new procedures? This is not ABC this is Proactivity and if you dont know what the word means look it up.
h galea
Mar 20th 2010, 18:45
If you are still learning ''ABC'' immagine how well you are prepared for otherwise !!!
Ramon Cutajar
Mar 20th 2010, 19:47
What are you implying? It is great to see that the emergency services are finally taking heed of the possibility of an earthquake or collapse of buildings. Three cheers for the Spiders!
Jesmond Micallef
Mar 20th 2010, 17:17
Very interesting. Apart from the beneficial nature of this exercise, it was interesting to note the triangular shape of the manhole cut in the wall done in order to gain access. The geometry allows the wall to sustain the weight of the upper levels without crumbling down.
Nice.