Biker Down - course for motorcyclists

Firebike Bike Down is a course is aimed at motorcyclists of all ages and experience. The free course offers people the chance to learn practical skills to help avoid being involved in a crash, as well as essential first-aid training and advice on what to do should they find themselves first on the scene of a crash where someone is injured.

If you were the first on the scene of an accident involving a biker, would you know what to do? Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider? Actions taken in the first few moments after an accident can be crucial in minimising injuries and can make a real difference to the lives of those involved.

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, all those booked onto an upcoming course will be contacted by the biker down team.

Date of courses

The next courses are taking place on:

Sunday 12th April 2020 at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 17th May at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 21st June at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 19th July at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 20th September at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 1st November at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 22nd November at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 13th December at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 17th January 2021 at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 21st February 2021 at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm
Sunday 21st March 2021 at Safety Central in Lymm, 12pm until 4pm

Places are limited, so please book a place on the course by sending an email to bikerdown@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Biker Down - course content

This is a FREE three hour course, that covers the following topics:

Initial Scene Management and Protection - advice from emergency service personnel on how to protect a scene & other road users who may have stopped to assist
Casualty Care - a motorcycle specific input, looking at basic life saving skills such as CPR, airway management and helmet removal. (when & how)
Rider Skills - how to get the best out of riding your bike, the Science of Being Seen and the next steps to enhanced rider skills

Biker Down is a FREE course aimed at motorcyclists of all ages and experience.