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A major incident has been declared following an explosion at Didcot Power Station in Oxfordshire.South Central Ambulance Service said it has sent its hazardous areas response team to the site, as well as three ambulances and the air ambulance.A spokesman said: "We are describing it as a major incident."BBC Breaking News @BBCBreakingMajor incident declared with several casualties after an explosion at Didcot power station Hazmat & CBRNE News @hazmatnewsDidcot explosion: was been prepped for demolition charge, possible accidental detonation #didcot #explosion
BBC Breaking News @BBCBreakingMajor incident declared with several casualties after an explosion at Didcot power station Hazmat & CBRNE News @hazmatnewsDidcot explosion: was been prepped for demolition charge, possible accidental detonation #didcot #explosion
Hazmat & CBRNE News @hazmatnewsDidcot explosion: was been prepped for demolition charge, possible accidental detonation #didcot #explosion
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilitySo what is a USAR Team? What is our role at major incidents like #DidcotPowerStation what specialist kit do we use? ALL answers to follow!..
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) capability was introduced in response to the terrorist attacks of September 2001 @CFOAfire @CNR_Resilience
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilitySeventeen FRSs in England have been provided with USAR assets and funding to support a team of 30 USAR personnel, a search canine & handler
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityA further USAR team is hosted in Wales, with Scotland and Northern Ireland having a similar capability.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityA typical FRS USAR response consists of 10 technicians, 1 of which would be a designated team leader, as well as a search and rescue canine.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe Capability has been operationally live in its entirety since March 2008 & has responded to thousands of incidents around the country.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityCore USAR competencies include; technical search, scene & structural assessment, breaking & breaching, lifting & moving, and confined space.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilitySpecialist skills include chainsaw and hot cutting operations. Technicians are also trained in line access and casualty extrication (LACE)
UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAMGood info coming from @USAR_Capability in response to the role of #USAR teams at #Didcot @CFOAfire @CNR_Resilience
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityA USAR team mobilise with 3 prime mover vehicles, each carries any of 5 demountable modules which are provided to each team
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityMultiple USAR teams, located across the country, ensure adequate provision of all modules in the event of a national scale major incident
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityUSAR teams are supported by specialist @NARU_org Paramedics such as @SCAS_HART or @WMASHART whilst they carry out search & rescue operations
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe responding teams of USAR technicians are supplemented and supported at incidents by specially trained USAR Tactical Advisers (TacAds)
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe TacAd will liaise with the FRS Incident Commander, providing advice and guidance as to how a USAR team can be best deployed.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityA guide to some of the equipment carried on @CFOAfire @CNR_Resilience @USAR_Capability Modules.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe USAR Tactical Advisor also acts as a conduit for liaising with other agencies on scene such as @oxonfire @ThamesVP
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityUSAR TacAds provide a vital role within the National Co-ordination and Advisory Framework, which is in place for national level incidents.
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityNCAF supports Fire and Rescue Services in the resolution of major incidents, and supports the interface between local and central government
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityNational Coordination and Advisory Framework (NCAF) structures the coordination of national FRS assets https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/464024/150918_NCAF.pdf
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityThe National Resilience Assurance Team (NRAT) support NCAF with the provision of expert advice on @CNR_Resilience capabilities
USAR Capability Team @USAR_CapabilityDogs, drones, & search equipment in use at #Didcot This video shows the Delsar life detectors used by USAR teams
CobraEmergency @CobraEmergencyGive @USAR_Capability a follow to find out what they do at national disasters such as #DidcotPowerStation pic.twitter.com/KQSSnO2BnZ
