Fire service offers free life-saving motorcycle accident training

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering free Biker Down training for motorcyclists and bystanders on how to respond to accidents.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering a free safety workshop called Biker Down to train anyone who could find themselves first at the scene of a motorcycle accident. The three-hour session takes place at 10am on Saturday, October 17, at Witney Fire Station and is open to motorcyclists, pillion passengers and other road users.

The workshop covers accident scene management and motorcycle-specific first aid, including guidance on whether a rider's helmet should be removed. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the workshop 'provides practical and potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency and how to reduce your risk of being involved in a collision'.

Previous attendees have recommended the course. One said: 'Great course last night. I've told everyone in the office what they should do if I fall off and they happen upon it. Will recommend the course to everyone who can attend.'

How it is being reported

• Fire service offers life-saving training for motorcyclistsBiker Down will take place at 10am on Saturday, October 17, at Witney Fire Station, and is open to motorcyclists, pillion passengers and other road users.Oxfordshire Guardian · 11 Oct, 17:12
• Fire service offers life-saving training for motorcyclistsBiker Down will take place at 10am on Saturday, October 17, at Witney Fire Station, and is open to motorcyclists, pillion passengers and other road users.Oxford Mail · 11 Oct, 17:12

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