Visit to Parkway Station a Highlight
Parkway station’s Blue Watch recently welcomed HOPE Trauma Support Charity to offer some unique insights into the work of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service.
The HOPE charity was hosting three students from the University of Sheffield medical school on their community work placement. Currently in the third year of their training to become doctors, the students were learning about the support that HOPE offers to families in South Yorkshire who have had a loved one killed in a road traffic collision, fire or drowning or anyone who has witnessed such traumatic incidents.
During the morning, the students participated in a question-and-answer session with the firefighters, observed a training exercise to extricate a casualty from a crashed vehicle, and took a tour of a fire pump to learn about the life saving equipment it carries. Finally, the students braved the heights of the turntable ladder.
The students gained invaluable insights into emergency response and teamwork between the Fire Service and medical professionals. It gave them a better understanding of what casualties involved in a road traffic collision or a fire may have been through prior to seeing a doctor at the hospital.
For students Bella, Dhalia and Eleanor the visit was a memorable experience and their trip up on the turntable ladder was quite literally the highlight of the day. “The day was fun but the experiences were so important. We learnt a lot and we’ll be sharing some of that with our peers. The firefighters we spoke to were so knowledgeable and really cared. We didn’t realise the extensive role that the fire fighters undertake.”
Charity Operations Manager, Maryann said, “A special thanks to Chris Lund for organising this inspiring visit, and to Alex and his colleagues on Blue Watch for sharing your knowledge, answering every question, and showing such commitment and enthusiasm for the job.”
HOPE charity works throughout South Yorkshire and provides both practical and emotional support for families and individuals bereaved through road traffic collisions, fires or drownings. The charity offers free support to people of all ages and backgrounds for however long they need. Our support is bespoke to each individual, based on their needs. Fire service personnel who have witnessed these types of traumatic events are welcome to access HOPE’s support services. People can self-refer by contacting us via email: maryann@hope-sy.org.uk or calling HOPE on 0114 227 0105. Leave a message and someone will get back to you within 48 hours.
About HOPE
At HOPE we provide free and unlimited support to people bereaved or affected by traumatic events, specifically road traffic collisions, fires or drowning. We support children and adults of all ages, from all backgrounds.
HOPE has been supporting people since 2006. We are an inclusive group; our loss is what brings us together. We support you and your family in your time of need, for however long you need.
More information about HOPE can be found on our website
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Contact:
Joanne Wehrle
Project Co-ordinator
HOPE charity
Mobile: 07864 613139
Email: Joanne@hope-sy.org.uk
Web: www.hope-sy.org.uk