27/03/2026
This week, we delivered our new and updated incident command course at the Education Centre at Bromborough.
The course was delivered by Toby Mcclane, Ian Conway, and George Meloy, each with diverse experience from their emergency services backgrounds, with the learning content focused on risk and incident management at varying levels and severities.
George delivered several sessions covering a range of topics relating to counterterrorism and policing large-scale events, as well as the application of public safety and counterterrorism considerations and management strategies for incidents, events and venues. A highlight of this aspect of the course was a visit to Everton Football Club to meet with David Lewis, who gave us a tour and discussed event safety and security measures at the stadium.
Ian delivered several sessions covering a range of topics relating to pre-hospital care, NHS Ambulance response and capabilities. This coordination and collaboration are not only essential for effective incident management and patient care, but also for seamless handover and ongoing incident management between the NHS and other pre-hospital care resources.
The students were able to practise applying the knowledge, skills and strategies in a series of tabletop and practical exercises facilitated by the faculty who acted as Advisors and ensured the consolidation phase was an invaluable learning experience for the group.
The Tabletop Exercises involved interacting and working with NHS Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard, Fire & Rescue Service, Police and Local Authorities to give an appreciation of joint working.
Well done to all the Spark Medical students who passed the course. Thank you to everyone involved, and for the feedback on this first delivery.
We will be refining the content and adding faculty to continue delivering Clinical Excellence through Education.
