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.
Biker 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.
The next courses are taking place on:
Sunday 6 August - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 3 September - 12noon-4pm (approx)
Sunday 1 October - 12noon-4pm (approx) - fully booked
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.
This is a FREE four hour course covering the following topics:
Initial Scene Management and Protection - advice from emergency service personnel on how to protect a scene and 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 and 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.
For more information contact the road safety team at bikerdown@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Last updated: Wednesday, 26 July 2023