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@LDN_ambulance Specialist Paramedics Providing Life-Saving Treatment in Hazardous Environments. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
London, England
Joined August 2014
Great image showing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) each HART operative has to carry and be competent in wearing at a moment’s notice. *Note-IWO now SRT #UKHART #NARU #NARUtraining #Paramedics #Ambulance #MrBen #PPE #CBRNe #Resillience #LookingafterLondon @Ldn_Ambulance
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Incident update 🔽 We were called at 4.50pm today (Monday 8) to Terminal 4 at Heathrow airport. We sent ambulance crews, our cycle response unit, an incident response officer, and our hazardous area response team (HART). We treated 21 patients before taking one to hospital.
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A further update on this incident 🔽 We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, an incident response officer, @LAS_HART and @LDNairamb. We treated 17 people, taking 15 patients to hospital and discharging two patients at the scene.
Incident Update 🔽 We were called at 8:20am this morning (4 September) to reports of an incident involving a bus on Victoria Street, SW1E. We currently have resources on the scene. The incident is ongoing and we are working with our emergency services partners. More to follow.
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See the latest update from @GSTTnhs below. The site has now reopened and people should attend their appointments unless they are contacted by @GSTTnhs directly. https://t.co/vqBJ6kCGyo
The London Fire Brigade attended a chemical incident in a non-patient area of Guy’s Hospital today. One staff member was injured and several people, who came to the aid of the person, were treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas.
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An update on the incident at Guy's Hospital earlier today 🔽 We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and @LAS_HART. We treated nine patients, taking four patients to hospital and discharging five patients at the scene.
The incident at Guys Hospital is now under control. The incident is believed to have been caused by the mixing of chemicals inside a plant room which produced a chlorine gas. More information - https://t.co/ywo4CJsoct
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Stay well in the sun this week, London 👇 During heatwaves, we often see more 999 calls requiring a water rescue. Remember to stay safe and always: stay within reach (standing depth); only swim in areas with professional supervision; always call 999 in an emergency @RLSSUK.
More very hot weather and a @UKHSA heat warning in London this week. Take extra steps to stay well: 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴 Wear sunscreen ⛱️ Find shade 💊 Carry your medication / inhaler 💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice.
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Community events save lives 👇 Thank you to everyone who came to our #LAS60 Battersea Park Open Day. A chance to meet our teams and learn about ambulance careers, practice life-saving CPR skills, and hop on our historic ambulances 💚
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If you are ever struggling in the water, remember #FloatToLive and follow these tips from @RNLI. https://t.co/2GVZpJaYpp
Everyone should know how to #FloatToLive. Thank you to our friends at @BDA_Deaf for supporting us 💙 Save and share our steps in the thread below 👇 Remember it. Practise it. Share it. #RNLI #WaterSafety #BeachSafety #RespectTheWater
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A life-saving water safety campaign from @LondonPortAuth. Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe. Head to their website for more information 👇
This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, don’t forget to ‘Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe’ and Don’t Mess With The River Thames. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/kZ3oDBzXYN
#RiverThames #SaferThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention
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As you can see, our Paramedics aren't scared of heights... and ready to provide life-saving care in a range of hazardous environments across London.
Taking first-class care to new heights! Our Hazardous Area Response Team recently partnered with @LondonFire for a training exercise, treating a simulated cardiac arrest patient on a construction site. From up high or down low, our teams are ready to treat those who need us.
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On the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we remember the 52 people who lost their lives and all those injured and affected. Our short film reflects on how the emergency services, the NHS and Londoners came together with bravery and courage to care for those in need.
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Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings in London. We remember the 52 people killed and our thoughts are with all those who were injured and affected. We also pay tribute to our teams and all our emergency service colleagues for their efforts that day.
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Tips from #TeamLAS on how to stay well this week with very hot temperatures forecast 🔽 We often see more water-related incidents involving rescues during heatwaves. You can help us by staying safe near London's waterways #BeWaterAware
#HelpUsToHelpYou: Our tips for staying well in the heat this week 🔽 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴 Wear sunscreen ⛱️ Find shade 💊 Carry your medication / inhaler 💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours Please use 111 if you need urgent medical advice but it's not life-threatening.
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That’s a wrap for this series of #Ambulance 👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved, from the #TeamLAS crews and patients featured, to all those who've been watching! Remember only call 999 for a life-threatening emergency so our crews can help those who need it most 💚
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The final episode of #Ambulance opens with a complex, multi-casualty incident involving a collision between a police car and a bus. Our crews, including Tactical Response Unit Paramedic Abi, work closely with @metpoliceuk and @LondonFire to care for the patients on scene.
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Beyond the #BlueLights 🚑 Don't miss the latest instalment of BBC #Ambulance this Thursday at 9pm. Every second counts when saving lives. Watch Ryan, Emma and #TeamLAS respond to emergencies in London 🚨
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Our statement on this incident ⬇️ We were called at 01:22 today (Saturday, 24 May 2025) to reports of a fire in Stonebridge (NW10). We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, incident response officers, an advanced paramedic, @LAS_HART and @LDNAirAmb. 1/3
Sadly, four people have died following a fire on Tillett Close, Stonebridge. Assistant Commissioner Keeley Foster said: “This is an extremely tragic incident, and the thoughts of everyone across the Brigade are with those impacted by this incident." https://t.co/P0nPikAMy6
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📌👇 #Ambulance
‘This is London. This is where it happens’ 🚑🚨 After a two week break, #Ambulance is back on #BBCOne at 9pm this Thursday. Watch our teams respond to some of the most serious and challenging life-threatening emergencies in the capital.
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Echoing these words from @LondonFire and sharing our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident in Oxfordshire.
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Who's ready for the next episode of @BBC #Ambulance? It's back on #BBCOne tonight at 9pm 👋 Featuring #SouthEastLondon crew Manny and Naimah, our brilliant control room teams and life-saving care from @LDNairamb 💚
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Important advice from @LondonFire 🔽 @LAS_HART often work closely with our #EmergencyServices colleagues on water rescues. You can help us by staying safe near London's waterways #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater
With warm weather predicted & many Londoners expected to gather near the city’s waterways, we're urging extra caution after recent figures reveal a troubling rise in water-related incidents Read more: https://t.co/NGibeGu2JT
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