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- Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:18 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: *** How many of you purchased Potassium Iodide Pills?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4587
Re: *** How many of you purchased Potassium Iodide Pills?
I voted no, simple because at my age it really wouldnt gain me anything.
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 4:21 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Cold pack activating itself
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5506
Re: Cold pack activating itself
Don't suppose you remember the date on the pack ?
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 4:03 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: Brits told to stockpile food in case of hard BREXIT
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8192
Re: Brits told to stockpile food in case of hard BREXIT
To be honest it is basically selling headlines. We have been pulling this one apart at work (most of us are former military etc). Couple of points to take from this; 1) as we are taking britexit, how could the EU stop supplies once they reach the UK? 2) a lot of former military go into logistics, di...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:35 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Ace wrap in the UK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3794
Re: Ace wrap in the UK
I use K lite (https://m.spservices.co.uk/item/Brand_K-LiteConformingBandage10cmx45m-Single_24_0_1541_1.html) bandages in most of my kits. Used it for support of soft tissue injuries and securing pads /splints etc and packed a wound (dogs hip). Never needed anything thicker /stronger, though I have u...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:24 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning & Preparation
- Topic: How long can you store tap water without chlorinating? (UK)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1950
Re: How long can you store tap water without chlorinating? (UK)
I have 3 Jerry cans of water in the house. Refill them every year (when I turn the clocks back, it's also when I change smoke alarm batteries) and never had a problem.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:02 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Cold pack activating itself
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5506
Re: Cold pack activating itself
Rather than a hard case would buble wrap work? Takes up less space and could be used (with tape) as padding etc.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:40 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Noob question - Really sorry!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4388
Re: Noob question - Really sorry!!
Where about a in the UK are you (general area) ? I'm on the east coast just south of the Borders. Since 202 squadron disbanded and air sea rescue moved south you can expect at least an hour for them in this area, air ambulance, if it's not already tasked about the same. And that of course is if the ...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:09 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: NAEMT and that "TP-C"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2540
Re: NAEMT and that "TP-C"
Sugar free red bull? That's just sick, what ever happened to a good strong cup of tea?
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Explosions at Manchester Arena
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4061
Re: Explosions at Manchester Arena
If I can add a bit about event security (I have been in the game for 35 year both taking my turn on the doors and these days teaching). Though I should add Manchester is not my area. Everyone working an event as either safety stewart or security needs to hold a SIA badge. Minimum of two days trainin...
- Sun May 28, 2017 7:59 am
- Forum: INACTIVE - ZSC:010
- Topic: UK based members
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3571
UK based members
Do we still have any uk based members ?
- Sun May 28, 2017 7:19 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: first aid question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 746
Re: first aid question
Hi victorgrant, first off im assuming your talking about UK staff ? You are correct that to maintain the First Aid at Work certificate, students should compleate a 12 hour (2day) requlifacation course every 3 years. However in low risk situations a company can send the staff on the 6 hour (1 day) Em...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:00 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: USMC Woolley Pully $80! WTH?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1845
Re: USMC Woolley Pully $80! WTH?!
While I wouldn't want to ditch my snugpac if I was back in Northern Germany these days, back in the early 80's they were about the warmest kit we could get. For us it was a normal dress item if we where about the barricks (woolly pully + lightweights, DMS boots and putties). Bit cheaper over here ht...
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:53 am
- Forum: INACTIVE - ZSC:010
- Topic: Community AED / Defibrillator UK
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2734
Community AED / Defibrillator UK
Sorry just found this, but there is 1 million pound give away for community access defibrillators. It is being administered by the British Heart Foundation. More info here https://www.resus.org.uk/news/govern...ding-for-pads/ Sounds a lot, but it won't stretch far, so if you are active in your local...
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:49 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Community AED / Defibrillator UK
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2375
Community AED / Defibrillator UK
Sorry just found this, but there is 1 million pound give away for community access defibrillators. It is being administered by the British Heart Foundation. More info here https://www.resus.org.uk/news/govern...ding-for-pads/ Sounds a lot, but it won't stretch far, so if you are active in your local...
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:09 am
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Where to buy medical supplies for UK based member?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3312
Re: Where to buy medical supplies for UK based member?
Not sure about Australia, but within the first aid community over here in the UK, STJ has a bad rep. Their courses open to none members are basic and political, the equipment they sell con usually be bought a lot cheaper of the net.
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: First Aid
- Topic: Where to buy medical supplies for UK based member?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3312
Re: Where to buy medical supplies for UK based member?
I have bought equipment from the following companies with no problems
http://medtree.co.uk
https://m.spservices.co.uk
https://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk
No dealings with any of them other than satisfied customer.
http://medtree.co.uk
https://m.spservices.co.uk
https://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk
No dealings with any of them other than satisfied customer.
- Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:29 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2077
Re: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
The sand was damp, been a lot of rain over the Autumn and winter (but no snow so I'm some what jealous of the Colonials) but not wet. With the bags under me and the medisheet above I stayed dry if not warm all night. The whole of that coast line is popular with bird watchers and there are a lot of s...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:08 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2077
Re: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
Been looking at the small mess tin as a brew kit, cheers for the link.
Used to have a whistle on my key ring, but with 3 kids under 5 the girl friend said it had to go. At the moment its in my car bag, might be worth stashing whistles in my other gear, rather than having one on me.
Used to have a whistle on my key ring, but with 3 kids under 5 the girl friend said it had to go. At the moment its in my car bag, might be worth stashing whistles in my other gear, rather than having one on me.
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:34 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2077
Re: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
I was playing with the urine bottle \ sick sock as an improvised means of carrying drinking water as I only carry 1lt of drinking water.
Along time ago, in another life I had an issue water bottle with a bit of sandpaper glued to the lid, for those "3 am" trips when you couldn't put a torch on.
Along time ago, in another life I had an issue water bottle with a bit of sandpaper glued to the lid, for those "3 am" trips when you couldn't put a torch on.
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 3:10 pm
- Forum: INACTIVE - ZSC:010
- Topic: Critical resource shortage - check your preps!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2111
Re: Critical resource shortage - check your preps!
Sadly it seems this is for real, not a bad dream. At this rate I may be forced to eat rich tea 

- Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:51 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: 2016 Winter MBO entry thread.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4703
Re: 2016 Winter MBO entry thread.
Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle

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Adventures bugging out on the beach with a Urine Bottle called Bob.

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Adventures bugging out on the beach with a Urine Bottle called Bob.
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:44 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2077
Adventures in Bugging Out with a Urine Bottle
I decided to set myself a bit of a test. I have a Get Home Bag in my car all year round (content changes with the season), and enough experience to know how to use it in my part of the UK. I know that being on these forums mean we accept that “Events” happen, and plan for equipment failures by carry...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:24 am
- Forum: INACTIVE - ZSC:010
- Topic: Flooding in Scotland, Ireland and N. England
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4625
Re: Flooding in Scotland, Ireland and N. England
The weather forecast is hinting at snow for us up in the borders from Friday into the early part of next week. Time to breakout the winter clothing I think. On the upside a good cold snap will slow down the run off and give the rivers levels time to drop.
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:25 am
- Forum: INACTIVE - ZSC:010
- Topic: Flooding in Scotland, Ireland and N. England
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4625
Re: Flooding in Scotland, Ireland and N. England
Got off light here from Frank. Cold and gusty winds till about 17:00hrd last night then wind dropped and it felt a lot warmer. We had heavy sleety rain just after mid day but didn't last very long. Woke up to clear blue skies and light breeze this morning. Just watching the Breakfast news and while ...