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Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold residentials
Overview
We are a uniformed services activity centre offering a unique and exciting Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold residential for 16+ year olds. Applicants will spend an action-packed five days and four nights at Kibblestone International Scout camp in the heart of Staffordshire participating in challenging but enjoyable daily activities that center around the fire & rescue service but also working with the police and ambulance services, where they will learn and discover new skills both for now and the future which can be applied in many future careers.
Skills & Activities
All applicants will finish the residential with a FREE certificate for the emergency first aid at work & fire extinguisher qualifications - these are what we call skills for life (usual cost for these courses would be around £250). They will also receive a comprehensive certificate detailing the activities that they have completed during the residential which will enhance their CV for future employment.
Participants will be encouraged to develop skills such as communication, problem solving, leadership, working as a team and showing dignity, respect, and inclusivity to each other.
The fun activities that they will complete during the residential include hose running, use of breathing apparatus, casualty handling, decontamination and road traffic collisions.
Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced emergency services personnel with many years in the fire and rescue, ambulance, police and armed services.
Our DofE co-ordinator has ten years as a Duke of Edinburgh's Award manager, expedition supervisor, gold assessor and outdoor instructor as well as 30 years as a teacher.
Environment
Throughout the week there will be a strong focus on our environmental responsibilities, the way the emergency services face this challenge and how young people can help shape the future in this area.
Participation
Our gold residential is perfect for anyone with an interest in the fire and rescue service or other emergency services as well as anyone wanting to learn key life skills applicable for the future.
At the end of the action-packed week there will be an awards ceremony which will reward the best team (watch) and star performer.
Price for the residential is £495 per person, all kit and equipment included as well as meals and refreshments.
Our next planned date for the residential is the week commencing May 27th, please get in touch to express interest.
Gold Residential Dates
Schedule
We have the following dates scheduled for running our Gold Residential:
Weeks commencing
May 27th 2024
July 22nd 2024
July 29th 2024
August 5th 2024
August 12th 2024
August 19th 2024
August 26th 2024
October 28th 2024
Please contact us to express interest in booking places on any of these dates.
Gallery
Fire Engine Water Pump
List of fun Activities - Both challenging and exciting
1. Equipment inspection
All the equipment on the fire appliance will be discussed and their purpose explained to the participants in line with various health & safety regulations. Participants will then get hands-on practical experience with a range of equipment.
2. Hose reels
The participants will run out a basic hose reel (first initial tactics in the FRS, usually done multiple times a week as a firefighter) which will create a jet of water and then safely and correctly pack it away.
3. Pumps & hose running
Participants will be shown how to operate the main water pump (core skill for firefighters) at the rear of the fire appliance and then run out lengths of hoses and attach a water nozzle to produce a jet of water.
4. Emergency first aid
All participants will complete an accredited Emergency First Aid qualification (nationally recognised) which is a skills-for-life opportunity which both paramedics and first responders regularly do in their line of work. Throughout the course they will be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in first aid with casualties.
5. Casualty evacuation
This will require two participants to go inside a building and perform a controlled rescue of a casualty and bring them outside, they will also in a group of four use a rescue stretcher as a team activity in various challenging locations, something that all forms of uniformed services will regularly engage in.
6. Equipment assembly
A portable hydraulic system will need to be set up in the fastest time possible and in the correct order to test their listening and dexterity skills, a key skill in the fire service initial assessment.
7. Leadership & communication
Initial theory input on JESIP (https://www.jesip.org.uk/), a national occupational standard on how emergency services manage any incident which require clear, concise leadership incorporating radio communications.
8. Extinguisher training
Theory and practical safe use of a range of fire extinguishers that can be used in a workplace situation (this is certified).
9. Accident investigation
A simulated road traffic collision involving a casualty that will require a thorough investigation which is lead by our police trainer.
10. Enclosed space
Participants will be subjected to a dark and restricted space to test their ability to rescue someone from a confined space. This simulates the fire service initial assessment (any students who suffer from claustrophobia can observe only).
11. Water rescue (man-made waterway)
A still pond is used with our rescue boat to effectively retrieve a "casualty" from the water. Other water techniques including throw lines will be used. Pond is knee high with buoyancy aids also provided.
12. Responding to emergencies (voted best activity by students)
Participants will ride the fire appliances and travel in the local area being sent to various search and rescue "incidents".
13. Breathing apparatus
A thorough explanation on the correct way to wear breathing apparatus and students will then enter a smoke filled building in order to rescue a "casualty".
14. Equipment carry
Participants will carry a variety of fire-fighting equipment as a test of strength and endurance which is also part of the fire service initial tests.
15. Mental health first aid
This awareness activity concerns the recovery and resiliency of a person suffering from a mental health issue and what a person can do to get help.
16. Combination drill
This will be decided by the participants based upon previous activities.
17. Foam
This will require setting up our foam induction system using our training foam (environmentally friendly and biodegradable).
18. Ladder climb & lift
Participants will be tested as to how to safely work at height on a ladder as well as the initial set up and carrying of the ladder.
19. Hazmat & Environmental
One of the important aspects of the Fire and Rescue Service is to attend any incident that might have an adverse effect on our environment. Participants will have the opportunity to identify a number of hazardous situations and materials which will involve wearing a full chemical suit and passing on the information to the incident commander.
20. Roleplay
A practical discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the fire service, police and paramedics and the positive impact that they make. Participants will be challenged with problem solving exercises.
21. Evening activity
Participants will be split in to three teams (watches) and will be randomly selected for an emergency response in the evening to an on-site "incident".
SEND Provision
Our residential programme is accessible and inclusive for all persons including those with moderate learning difficulties. SEND candidates are encouraged to develop team work, resilience and leadership along with all our other candidates through a wide range of fun, challenging and certified activities.
Hosted at Kibblestone International Scout Camp
Our gold residential will be hosted at Kibblestone International Scout camp just outside Stone, Staffordshire. Additional activities are available on the site and are listed below, however time constraints will mean that only a few may be possible.
We use various other venues during the week to add realism to the experience.
Accommodation is an indoor dormitory for both male and female participants with indoor toilet and shower facilities.
Insurance and safeguarding policies are all in place.
Kibblestone Scout Camp Activities
Abseiling
Air Rifle Shooting
Archery
Axe throwing
Mega Bean Bag Toss
Beaver Challenge Course
Beaver Trail
Climbing
Cows Tails
Crate Stacking
Eliminator
Gladiator Duel
Hamster Run
High All Aboard
Jacob's Ladder
Nerf Range
Orienteering
Pedal Boats
Pond Diping
Rafting
Tree Climbing
Transport Links
Trains
The town of Stone has a train station 5 minutes away from the camp, we can arrange pick up and drop off for residential participants.
Road
Stone is situated on the A34 and a short drive from either junction 14 or 15 of the M6 motorway.
Other Services
Training Courses
We can deliver a wide range of health & safety training courses that includes the following: Outdoor First Aid, Emergency First Aid, First Aid at Work, Fire Safety, Marshal & Warden, Fire Risk Assessments and many more.
Contact Us
Midlands FRS Ltd
Unit C Arundel House, Whitebridge Estate, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8LQ, England, United Kingdom
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