Rescue crew training
ARRO's aim is true-life rescue scenarios, with Holden providing the training materialHolden is supplying 75 crash-tested cars for an emergency rescue skills training program on Queensland's Gold Coast commencing tomorrow.
The engineering evaluation vehicles -- a mixed bag of VE and VZ Commodores, as well as WM Statesman and Caprice models -- will provide real world practice for the 22 rescue teams undertaking the three exercises designed to improve their skill levels.
Coordinated by the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO), the Australasian Rescue Challenge 2008 runs from June 6 to 8 and has drawn attendees from Hong Kong, Malaysia and New Zealand.
ARRO is the body which provides rescue training for the Country Fire Authority, the State Emergency Service, Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.
The Holdens being supplied for the challenge are the latest of 800 cars provided for this sort of training over the last 10 years (the vehicle pictured is a pre-WM long-wheelbase model).
"Training with modern cars is vital to the development of our road rescue teams as it helps us improve the quality of our service, develop new rescue techniques and, ultimately, save lives," says Paul Jerome, Vice President of ARRO.
"Australia is one of the only places in the world where rescue workers have access to the latest automotive technology. Holden really does provide an incredible level of support."
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