Trainers needed to help save lives

Have you got what it takes to help save lives by training other riders on how to be an effective first responder at motorcycle crashes?

First Aid for Motorcyclists (FAFM) founders Tracy Hughes and Roger Fance have taken their Motorcycle Accident Management course around the country in the past 18 months, training around 1800 riders and other road users what to do in the event of a motorbike accident.

Along the way, FAFM has inspired other passionate riders to become trainers in Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Victoria to continue the program.

Now they are actively seeking qualified trainers in Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria to make this a truly national service.

First Aid for Motorcyclists patch training injuries — Another crash scene

“We get plenty of enquiries about when we are bringing the course to riders or returning to some of the more difficult to reach places like Western Australia and Tasmania” says Roger.

“It’s challenging, given the distances and expense involved, but we have had great feedback and we are keen to ensure that local riders in these locations have access to this valuable training.

“This is a great part-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about motorcycling and also wants to make a positive contribution to the motorcycle community by helping to reduce the road toll and consequences of serious injury”.

Motorbike Writer is a proud supporter of FAFM and we have reported on several occasions of incidents where the training has helped save lives.

First Aid for Motorcyclists class help — First Aid for Motorcyclists class

In NSW, the RMS and several local councils are getting behind the course by subsiding sessions in their region. These organisations consider the specialised FAFM training to be a proactive way to help riders manage risk given it’s often another rider who is first on the scene.

If you are interested in becoming a First Aid for Motorcyclists instructor, you will need various first-aid qualifications. Trainers will also be trained specifically for motorcycle accident scene management.

More details on qualifications, training and other requirements are available on their website.

2017 FAFM course dates

FAFM have released their course schedule for the first half of next year around NSW, ACT, Queensland and NT with more in the planning stage for later in the year.

Course duration: 4.5 hrs

Cost: $85 per person

QLD – BOOK NOW

Jan 14 – MACKAY – The Ocean International Hotel – 11:00am-3:30pm
Jan 29 – TOWNSVILLE – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
Feb 12 – CAIRNS – North Cairns Tigers Club – 11:00am-3:30pm
Mar 5 – GOLD COAST – Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 11 – BRISBANE/Grange – Brothers Leagues Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 11 – BUNDABERG – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
Mar 12 – IPSWICH – Ipswich Country – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 12 – ROCKHAMPTON – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
Mar 18 – BRISBANE/Birkdale – Redlands Multi Sports Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 19 – TOOWOOMBA – South Toowoomba Bowls Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 26 – SUNSHINE COAST/Kawana Surf Life Savings Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Apr 29 – MACKAY – The Ocean International Hotel – 11:00am-3:30pm
May 13 – BUNDABERG – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
May 14 – ROCKHAMPTON – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
Jun 3 – BRISBANE/Grange – Brothers Leagues Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Jun 4 – IPSWICH – Ipswich Golf Club– 10:45am-3:30pm
Jun 10 – BRISBANE/Birkdale – Redlands Multi Sports Club– 10:45am-3:30pm
Jun 11 – SUNSHINE COAST/Kawana Surf Life Savings Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Jun 17 – GOLD COAST – Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Aug 12 – MACKAY – The Ocean International Hotel – 11:00am-3:30pm
Sep 10 – CAIRNS – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm
OCT 14 – BUNDABERG – Venue TBA – 11:00am-1:30pm
Oct 15 – ROCKHAMPTON – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm

NSW – BOOK NOW

Feb 4 – SYDNEY/Ryde – Royal Rehab Centre – 10:45am-3:30pm
Feb 5 – SYDNEY/Sutherland Shire – Venue TBA – 10:45am-3:30pm
Feb 12 – NEWCASTLE – Merewether Surf Life Savings Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Feb 19 – BATHURST – Bathurst City Community Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Feb 26 – TAMWORTH – Services Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Mar 4 – LISMORE – Lismore Workers Sports Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
Apr 1 – COFFS HARBOUR – Coffs Harbour Aero Club – 10:45-3:30pm
Apr 8 – SYDNEY/Ryde – Royal Rehab Centre – 10:45am-3:30pm
Apr 9 – SYDNEY/Sutherland Shire – Venue TBA – 10:45am-3:30pm
Apr 23 – GOULBURN *$45 – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm *Subsidised by RMS & Council
Apr 29 – WAGGA WAGGA *$45 – Venue TBA – 11:00am-3:30pm *Subsidised by RMS & Council
May 6 – SYDNEY/Ryde – Royal Rehab Centre – 10:45am-3:30pm
May 7 – SYDNEY/Sutherland Shire – Venue TBA – 10:45am-3:30pm
May 13 – NEWCASTLE – Newcastle Surf Lifesaving Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
May 21-28 – PORT MACQUARIE – ULYSSES AGM – Dates and times to be announced
Jun 18 – LISMORE – Lismore Workers Club – 10:45-3:30pm
Jun 25 – NEWCASTLE – Newcastle Surf Lifesaving Club – 10:45am-3:30pm
July 1 – SYDNEY/Sutherland Shire – Venue TBA – 10:45am-3:30pm
July 2 – SYDNEY/Ryde – Royal Rehab Centre – 10:45am-3:30p