FIRE EXERCISE

This afternoon we will be conducting a FIREX with a twist. The services from @SCAS_HART and @hants_fire will be onboard working alongside us to build a greater understanding of requirements when attending an incident onboard an RN vessel. Follow #firefirefire for updates.pic.twitter.com/6iKL50Vxm1

The teams are assembling on Princess Royal Jetty in advance of proceeding onboard for a safety brief . #firefirefire @scas_hart @hants_fire @HMNBPortsmouthpic.twitter.com/MgTcPBGh3a

#firefirefire in 7/8C AMS! For exercise we have in one of our machinery spaces. Our firefighters and medics are making their way to the scene of the incident while or C2 teams muster in HQ1 @scas_hart @hants_fire @HMNBPortsmouthpic.twitter.com/uI67bovkeG

For exercise we have a casualty with spinal injuries after falling down a ladder; 9 decks down. As we are alongside Portsmouth we have asked @scas_hart for specialist assistance. #firefirefire @Hants_fire @HMNBPortsmouthpic.twitter.com/xHsW0r44aa

After completing a ‘clear lower deck’ to account for personnel onboard we have found someone to be missing and believe them to be in the compartment on we have called on @Hants_fire with their specialist search & rescue to assist us. @SCAS_HART @HMNBPortsmouth #firefirefirepic.twitter.com/Ob92PxN0uM

Before any re-entry, the team are briefed on the layout by a compartment specialist. Usually this is briefed on paper however we have technologically advanced this to a visual walkthrough of what the team will see. @Hants_fire @SCAS_HART @HMNBPortsmouth #firefirefirepic.twitter.com/5NzW6AsavG

Meanwhile the spinal injury casualty is being recovered to the jetty by the ERT from @HMNBPortsmouth and the @SCAS_HART paramedics. #firefirefirepic.twitter.com/6BFDEmjvHK

And that’s ENDEX; tea and cake all round! A great team effort from @Hants_fire @SCAS_HART, the ERT from @HMNBPortsmouth and our Ships Coy.pic.twitter.com/umAhKfCDf2