Mountain rescue volunteers took part in a crucial training exercise this week aimed at practicing with dealing with ‘mass casualties.’
The exercise took place on Wednesday night and saw members of Bolton Mountain Rescue Team practice what they are required to do if they are called out to deal with large numbers of casualties.
Some of the volunteers played the part of casualties while others acted as the rescuers with the scenario based around what would happen if a fire started by cooking equipment had injured a large number of people.
A statement from the group on Thursday said: “Last night's training was in Round Barn Quarry, Darwen with members of our support group playing the part of casualties in a mass casualty training exercise.
“The scenario was a camping trip resulting in a fire from cooking equipment.
“It was an interesting test for our casualty care qualified team members and a good evening's training.”
Currently based on Chorley New Road, the Bolton Mountain Rescue Team has been working as a voluntary organisation which saves people trapped in remote and wild locations in the region since its formation in 1968.
The group also runs regular outreach events to help the public understand what it does.
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