A University campus will be transformed into an ‘emergency village’ to launch two innovative degrees, one of which focuses on dealing with major incidents on the transport network.
More than 25 emergency vehicles, including a helicopter and a boat, will be at the University of Wolverhampton for the event on Tuesday, 28 February 2012, which is being hosted with support from across the emergency services.
The event is to launch two higher degrees, including a Postgraduate Certificate Management of Passenger Transport Emergency Incidents.
Former British Transport Police Superintendant Willie Baker will be leading the course and sharing his experiences.
The new course has been developed with input from industry experts and aim to equip emergency and passenger transport professionals with the skills to deal with major incidents, such as accidents or terrorist attacks on the transport network.
The launch event at Wolverhampton Science Park will be attended by leading figures from the emergency services, transport sector and Department of Health, including Anthony Marsh, Chief Executive of West Midlands Ambulance Service and a senior figure from the Institution of Railway Operators.
Professor Linda Lang, Dean of the School of Health and Wellbeing, said:
“These courses have been developed with significant service and industry input and are aimed at equipping emergency planning professional and managers, including the emergency services and the passenger transport industry, with enhanced skills to effectively prepare and deal with major incidents.”
The launch event from 2pm to 5pm will include a keynote speech by Phil Storr, Head of Resilience for the NHS, and a welcome from University Vice-Chancellor Professor Geoff Layer.
Representatives and vehicles from the Highways Agency, St John Ambulance and Network Rail will also attend the launch.
