Gas explosion help
Dedicated volunteers sprang into action
to help support the North West Ambulance Service after a gas
explosion at Withington Hospital.
Four first aiders were called upon to help man a rest
centre in Whalley Range which was set up after the
double explosion in Greater Manchester.
Equipment and vehicles were put on standby and more then 30
other St John Ambulance volunteers were ready to help if
needed.
Benet McManus, Operational Activities Coordinator, St John
Ambulance Greater Manchester said: 'Although our first aid
skills were not required on this occasion, this was a great test
for our emergency planning and communications systems.
We had a great response from our volunteers, with over 30 people offering their immediate help.
Benet McManus
Operational Activities Coordinator, St John Ambulance Greater Manchester
'We had a great response from our volunteers, with over 30
people offering their immediate help.'