‘Keeping us ready for the next call’: Arco supports cave rescue team

‘VITALLY IMPORTANT’: Volunteers from Midlands Cave Rescue Organisation undertake first-aid training at Arco’s Eccleshall Safety Training Centre

By Simon Bristow

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has continued its partnership with the Midlands Cave Rescue Organisation (MCRO) to support its life-saving work.

Members of the MRCO undertake regular rescue training to maintain their skill levels.

As an industry leader in safety training and services, Arco has again provided the MRCO with support by allowing the organisation to use its state-of-the-art training facilities at no cost.

Arco Professional Safety Services team members, who are also MCRO volunteers, delivered the training and provided expert advice and guidance to the other MCRO members in attendance.

Last month, 22 members of the MRCO attended Arco’s Eccleshall Safety Training Centre, in Stafford, to take part in emergency first-aid refresher training, including guidance on the use of new equipment and a rescue training exercise.

In addition, Arco has also sponsored MCRO by providing them with branded team polo shirts for when they are on business.

Jamie Sadler, commercial director at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “As a responsible choice of safety partner, Arco is committed to supporting the communities we call home, including providing support to life-saving groups, like the MCRO.

“Our safety experts are some of the leading professionals in their field and many of them dedicate their spare time outside of the business volunteering with search and rescue organisations.

“Supporting the MCRO with a venue and training facilities, as well as the benefit of our instructors’ time, knowledge and expertise, is a small way that Arco can give back and to ensure that we keep people safe.”

Mike Clayton, chairman of Midlands Cave Rescue Organisation and equipment manager at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “The MCRO is regularly called upon to assist lost and injured people in caves all over the West Midlands, Shropshire and beyond.

“Even though we are a voluntary organisation, it is vitally important that we keep up-to-date with skills development to ensure we can respond to any emergency.

“The support, sponsorship and co-operation we get from Arco ensures that we can be as effective as possible and ready for when the next call comes.”