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.

Date of courses

The next courses are taking place on:

Sunday 19 Feb - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 19 March - 12noon-4pm (approx) - fully booked
Sunday 16 April - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 14 May - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 11 June - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 9 July - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 6 August - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 3 September - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 1 October - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 5 November - 12noon-4pm (approx)

The biker down courses all take place at Safety Central in Lymm unless stated.

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

The team will never ask for your address. They will only ask for your name, contact number and email.

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.