Rescue Equipment Course 2011

We had the opportunity to experience things that we would not normally experience during CCA sessions in school during the Rescue Equipment Course conducted by HQ NCDCC through SCDF. During the course, we learnt about the different types of equipments that the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) from the SCDF use in their many missions and operations.

We tried our hands on some of the equipments such as the hydraulic spreader and the Tirfor wrench. It was tough handling the equipments and some were really dangerous for inexperienced participants like us. However, the trainers assisted us and ensured that safety always comes first.

Apart from the equipments, we also learnt about what DART does. What the officers in DART do in their operations and training is very admirable and commendable, as not everyone will dare to do the same. We truly respect them for this.

On the whole, we really enjoyed the unique experience. It was tiring but worthwhile. We would recommend this course to anyone who wants to know what DART is all about as well as how to use some of the equipments for rescue operations. If given the chance, we would not mind going through the whole course again.

By: Hsin Jia Jing & Su’aidah Karim