2. Mission Statement SESHAA
SESHAA is dedicated to provide Emergency services in areas of natural
disaster, war-torn and developing Countries with the training and resources
to save lives, we also raise awareness of the plight of the Emergency Service
Personnel we help and further assist in serving the world’s impoverished
with humanitarian Aid and assistance, regardless of politics, race, religion or
Gender.
7. The Funding.
• DfID- Scoping Visit.
• Present funding has been given for phase 1 by the British Ambassador to
Tajikistan, based in Dushanbe.
• Further funding for Phase 2 being sought.
8. The Project, Tajikistan.
• The focus is on the response to road traffic collisions which currently cause 18.1
deaths per 100,000 population – a considerably high road death rate.
• A project to supply road safety education, fire fighting vehicles, equipment and
training to the Republican Fire Service is recommended. The infrastructure is
already in place to receive any donations.
• The supply of three Fire Engines, equipped with standard Fire fighting equipment
plus an RTC extrication capability, should be split between two Fire Station areas
of Dushanbe and Dangara.
• A further rescue capability in the form of a 4x4 will be situated at a picked station
in the Khorog, Pamir mountains.
• Assistance is also proposed for the Police and Ambulance services.
9. The Logistics Phase 1.
• Funding from the British Ambassador allowing the purchase of flights and
accommodation for a team of four members of FIREAID to visit Dushanbe and
Khorog.
• Six palletsof equipment shipped to Dushanbe for the Republican Fire Service,
Ambulance Service and the Khorog Fire fighting/Rescue/mountainRescue Teams.
• The FIREAID Team members undertake donated equipment familiarisation training
with the personnel at Dushanbe and Khorog.
• The team travel to the Khorog in partnership with FOCUS (Aga Khan Foundation) to
assessthe further needs of the Fire fighting/ Rescue/Mountain RescueTeams for Phase
2- 2016.
• Report to be formulated on return to confirm logisticplanning for Phase 2- 2016.
10. The Logistics, Phase 2.
• All equipment and vehiclesto be sourced as redundant donationsfrom F&RS, Ambulance
Services and manufacturers. The equipment and vehiclesto be transportedby road convoy
from the UK to Dushanbe- 4,261 miles. Convoy drivers to be flown from Dushanbe to UK.
• A team of instructorsto be flown into Dushanbe to undertake a trainingcourse/courses, the
venue to be the Republican Fire Service TrainingSchool, this is also the accommodation forall
personnel. Courses to be delivered:Vehicle and equipment familiarisation-RTC extrication
Course- Trauma TrainingCourse (F&RS personnel) Inter service LiaisonCourse RTC-
Command and Control at the Scene.
• Trauma trainingRTC course for Medics to be undertaken at the Fire Service TrainingSchool
where possible
• The proposedRTC/Rescue vehiclefor the Pamirs, researched bytwo personnel during phase
1 will be put in place and appropriatetraining , swift water rescue, line rescue to be undertaken.
11. Phase 2 Requirements.
• 12 HGV Drivers, including- Medic, Russian Languagespecialist, Mechanics
• Instructors:2 x RTC- 2 x Paramedics- 2 x Fire fighting 2 x Swift Water Rescue/Line Rescue
• Fire Kit-PPE-Gloves-Boots-Helmets-Goggles-Breathing Apparatus-Cylinders etc
• 3 x Fire Appliances- 1 Ambulance-2 x 4x4 Convoy Support vehicles, later to be used as
RTC/specialist Appliances.
• RTC extricationequipment- Line Rescue, Water Rescue, General Fire fightingequipment-
Ladders, Hose, Branches, Small Gear etc
• Medical equipment- De fibs- Trauma Kits-Collars-Splints-SpineBoards-Head Immobilisers-
Burns Dressings, Dressings, Gloves etc
13. The Countries Involved
• UK
• France
• Belgium
• Holland
• Germany
• Poland
• Belarus
• Russia
• Kazakhstan
• Tajikistan
4,261 Miles.
14. What can you do?
• Volunteer your time and skills as members of SESHAA
• Volunteer to support the projects by using those skills-Website, Fundraising
• Volunteer to support SESHAA by being a member of a project team-Instructors,
Drivers, Management, Support personnel
• Volunteer your time by promoting SESHAA-Face book, Twitter, Website
support
• Use your voluntary time to best effect
• Donate redundant/ surplus Fire Engines, 4x4 vehicles and Fire fighting
equipment, RTC extrication or medical equipment for transportation to Tajikistan
and project use in country.
15. What is in it for me?
• Giving something back- a feeling of achievement,using your skillsto the best value
• Volunteering-IPDR
• CPD supported by the IFE, through using your skills
• Involvement with other cultures
• Doing something that is not in the travel brochures
• Supporting those colleagueswho haven't got the opportunity, equipment or funding to
go forward in their achievementof their Communities Safety
• Saving lives, by better education,training and understanding
• Promoting your service/company
• Fulfilling Corporate & social responsibility,Short-term costs that do not provide an
immediate financialbenefit to the service/companybut insteadpromote positivesocial
and environmentalchange. The re use of redundant appliances/vehiclesand equipment
to areas of the World in need.
16. What does it cost me?£$€
Your Time
Your Energy
Your Skills
Your Commitment
17. Thank you for taking the time to look
Any Questions? Why not get in touch
alfredwilson@sky.com or chris.wood3928@hotmail.co.uk
