Hart Services News

Zombies in Glasgow 2.8 Hours Apocalypse

Zombies in Glasgow 2.8 Hours Apocalypse

Abseiling from the Roof of the Council’s HQ in Cotton Street, Paisley



Provost Ann Hall joined Renfrewshire Council chief executive David Martin and 20 volunteers  who abseiled from the roof of the council’s HQ in Cotton Street, Paisley, on Saturday 25 May.

The event launched a new charity-giving scheme to support four local charities chosen by Provost Hall.

Hart Services Scotland were suppliers of First Aid & Medical requirements for the pre-Match Entertainment build up for the Scottish Cup Final

It's Electric - Rouken Glen Lights up the Night

HART Services covered the Medical requirements for The Electric Glen light show at Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire. The Event was a complete sell out seeing 15,000 over five nights, confirming the organisers' suspicions that families were looking for something different and special to do on a winter's evening.

Scottish Motocross Championships 2012

HART Services provide support to the Scottish Motocross Championships 2012.

Caledonian Challenge 100

HART Services provide All-terrain Ambulance and Paramedic support to the Caledonian Challenge 100

Severe Weather Community Support

Severe Weather 2011 sees HART Services mobilised again to assist the community and the Emergency Services throughout the central belt of Scotland.

Demo First Aid Group

Rigging Landrover 90 -  for Heavy Rescue

Training @ Monikie Park, By Dundee

Approved Provider for First Aid Training

HART Services Scotland – Training and Quality Management System has been Assessed and Approved by the Association of First Aiders and the Health and Safety Executive HSE as an Approved Provider for First Aid Training. more>>

Lyon Technical Symposium 2010

Attended by Team Members / HART Services Scotland. Extreme Locations - Extreme Performance more>>

British International Open Championships 2010 / British Karate Federation

On the 10 & 11th July the British Karate Federation hosted the British International Open Karate Championships at the Kelvin Hall Arena, Glasgow. Competitors came from near and far including Scotland, Egypt, France, Belgium, Australia and the Republic of Yemen.  HART Services provided medical cover and first aid treatment. more>>

Karting in West of Scotland

Multi Agency Medical /Rescue & Safety Cover

HART Services with HM Coastguard, BASICS, RAYNET, and NHS staff provided multi agency Medical /Rescue & Safety Cover for the Brewin Dolphin (Headline Sponsor) Clyde Cruising Club Scottish Series 2010 Regatta. more>>

10th Scottish Garelochhead 2 Day Marches 2010

Civil Defence Scotland were in attendance at the tenth Scottish Garelochhead 2 Day Marches which took place at Garelochhead Training Camp over the weekend, 1st & 2nd May 2010. more>>

Extreme Snowfall West Perthshire

HART Technical Rope Rescue Unit is part of Civil Defence (Scotland) emergency response team and during the adverse weather that hit Scotland in February 2010 responded to calls from the Emergecy Services. more>>

Glasgow Science Centre & Imax Theatre

HART Services Scotland have successfully secured a three year contract with the Glasgow Science Centre & Imax Theatre. more>>

Training with Oldham Mountain Rescue Team

British Triathlon Association

HART Services Scotland have had a successful and rewarding season, supporting the British Triathlon Association for their Ambulance/Paramedic and First Aid requirements. more>>

PPE Inspection Competent Person Certificate

The four day course was for those who require certification in the control of, maintenance and examination of personal fall protection equipment. more>>

Trauma Simulation Training (Cass-Sim)

Members of HART Technical Rope Rescue Unit have recently completed training in Trauma/Casualty simulation make-up. more>>
(Warning! - All photos are of simulated injuries; some people may find them distressing.)

Medical Emergency Response Team (M.E.R.T.)

Advanced medical aspects of emergency response. A systematic approach to casualty management. more>>

GM Insignia Project

Hart Services Scotland / Technical Rescue & Medical Unit were tasked to provide the medical cover for the launch of General Motors new car the Vauxhall Insignia. more>>

Lyon Technical Symposium 2008

Attended by Members: HART Services Scotland / Technical Rope Rescue Unit. more>>

Confined Space Emergency Response Team Training

Members of HART Services, Technical Rope Rescue Unit attended a five day, two part course with Mines Rescue Training Centre, Crossgates, Fife. more>>

Pollock Park Family Day

The HART Services- Technical Rope Rescue Unit were asked to set up and run an Aerial Tyrolean across the river in Pollock park as one on the activity’s offered on the family day. more>>

Work @ Height Regulations 2005 Interpretation

Members of HART Services, Technical Rope Rescue Unit attend:-
A one day course in the interpretation of the work at height regulations. more>>

Rope Rescue Supervisor I.R.I.A./RIG Systems

John the Company Director and Team Leader of the Coy’s Technical Rope Rescue Unit - Qualifies as an IRIA (International Rescue Instructors Authority) more>>

Oldham Rescue Seminar

This is an annual seminar run by the Oldham team. It was introduced to stimulate an exchange of ideas throughout mountain rescue and other emergency services. more>>

Lyon Technical Symposium 2006

Emergency Response at Height Equipment and Systems Performance. more>>

Glasgow Science Centre Tower

We were asked to conduct an assessment of risk, and formulate a rescue plan for a Technical Rope Rescue from the observation area, maintenance area & both lifts of the Tower. more>>

Alpine Goat Outdoor Clothing Specialists

We are working in partnership in the evaluation of products by an up and coming outdoor clothing company. more>>

Instructor : Personnel Escape Devices

John Greenfield has qualified as an instructor with Donut International Ltd. more>>

Gotcha Rescue System Training : Auk Alpha Platform / North Sea

We were asked to conduct training on the Gotcha Rescue system on the Oil & Gas production platform the Auk Alpha. more>>

Grace Peffers HS&E Manager S.E.C.C.
client feedback

The SECC have taken a pro-active approach in the safe work and rescue at height of staff and clients using there sites. more>>

Alister White - Rig Manager Noble NTvL
client feedback

The Noble Ton Van Langeveld is having a brief stay in Invergordon. This period has been effectively utilised in many ways. One of these is shown by the Rig crew's enthusiastic and continued commitment towards safety. more>>