31/05/2026
🚒 Multi-Agency Road Traffic Collision Exercise in Barnstaple 🚑
Recently, Green Watch from Barnstaple organised a large-scale training exercise at Taw & Torridge Coaches Depot, bringing together crews from Barnstaple (Wholetime and On-Call), Woolacombe Fire Station and Torrington Fire Station, alongside our colleagues from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
The scenario involved a serious road traffic collision with three vehicles and multiple trapped casualties. Four fire appliances and ambulance resources attended, with volunteer casualty role players helping to create a realistic and challenging incident environment.
Working together, crews practised casualty care, vehicle stabilisation, and safe extrication techniques while coordinating closely with ambulance colleagues to ensure casualties received the best possible care. Exercises like this are invaluable in developing the skills, teamwork and communication needed to respond effectively to real-life emergencies.
Training in realistic environments helps ensure we are prepared to protect and support our communities when they need us most.
A huge thank you to Mark, Georgie and the team at Taw & Torridge Coaches for kindly providing the venue and supporting the exercise, and to everyone who helped make the evening a success.
