North West Cadet First Aiders

Altcar Training Camp was the venue for the North West Cadet First Aid Competition final, with teams competing from Cheshire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man Army Cadets. The judges for the competition were from St Johns Ambulance.

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The first part of the competition was a team effort, testing teams of four cadets reacting to a simulated vehicle crash and other casualties. The Isle of Man and Merseyside had two teams each, and Cheshire one. The second activity tested individuals’ skills on a one to one casualty basis.

The overall quality of First Aid was judged very good, with only a couple of points between each team. However, Merseyside’s B Team were judged overall winners and will now progress to the national finals. Cadet Rachel Johnson, Isle of Man Army Cadets, was judged top individual. The prizes were presented by Colonel Hilary Williams, Colonel Cadets Headquarters North West.

To find out more about how you can get involved with the Army Cadets, as a cadet or as an Adult Volunteer, visit www.armycadets.com