IREC – Immediate Response Emergency Care

At 1st Personnel Training, we deliver high-quality Immediate Response Emergency Care (IREC) training designed for people who may be required to manage life-threatening emergencies before the arrival of the ambulance service.

This intensive course develops the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to assess, treat and manage seriously ill or injured casualties in a wide range of environments.

Whether you work in a remote location, high-risk industry, event medical services or emergency response, our IREC course prepares you to provide effective care when every second counts.

Who is this course for?

The IREC course is suitable for:

  • Event medical personnel

  • Security staff

  • Close protection operatives

  • Emergency response teams

  • Community First Responders

  • Industrial emergency response teams

  • Remote and lone workers

  • Forestry and agricultural workers

  • Outdoor instructors

  • Construction and utilities personnel

  • Maritime personnel

  • Volunteer rescue organisations

  • Anyone who may be first on scene at a serious medical emergency

Course Overview

The course combines classroom learning with realistic practical scenarios to ensure delegates gain both the knowledge and confidence required to respond effectively during emergencies.

Training is delivered by experienced instructors with operational backgrounds, ensuring all teaching is relevant, engaging and based on real-life situations.

Topics Covered

The syllabus may include:

  • The role of the Immediate Response Emergency Care provider

  • Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment

  • Human anatomy and physiology

  • Patient assessment using the ABCDE approach

  • Catastrophic bleeding management

  • Haemostatic dressings and tourniquets

  • Airway assessment and management

  • Airway adjuncts

  • Oxygen therapy

  • Basic life support (BLS)

  • Adult and paediatric CPR

  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Medical gases

  • Recognition and management of shock

  • Trauma management

  • Head injuries

  • Chest injuries

  • Abdominal injuries

  • Pelvic injuries

  • Limb injuries

  • Burns and scalds

  • Spinal injury management

  • Medical emergencies

  • Heart attack

  • Cardiac arrest

  • Stroke

  • Asthma

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Seizures

  • Diabetic emergencies

  • Major incident awareness

  • Casualty handling

  • Incident documentation

  • Handover to ambulance crews

  • Practical scenarios and casualty simulations

Course Duration

The course duration varies depending on the qualification and awarding organisation.

Typical programmes range from 3 to 5 days and include a combination of theory, practical skills and scenario-based assessments.

Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course by experienced instructors using:

  • Practical assessments

  • Skills observations

  • Scenario-based exercises

  • Written assessment (where applicable)

Successful delegates will receive a nationally recognised certificate (subject to the awarding organisation).

Entry Requirements

Delegates should:

  • Be at least 18 years of age (recommended)

  • Have a good standard of spoken and written English

  • Be physically capable of carrying out practical activities including CPR

  • Be prepared to participate in realistic casualty scenarios

Previous first aid experience is beneficial but not always essential, depending on the qualification being delivered.

Why Choose 1st Personnel Training?

When you train with 1st Personnel Training, you benefit from:

  • Experienced instructors with military, emergency services and frontline operational backgrounds

  • Small class sizes

  • Realistic casualty simulation exercises

  • Modern training equipment

  • High-quality training materials

  • Friendly and supportive learning environment

  • Courses delivered at your workplace or our training venue

  • Training available throughout Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and across the South West, with UK-wide delivery available for group bookings

Ideal for Organisations Including

  • Event medical providers

  • Security companies

  • Construction firms

  • Utilities companies

  • Renewable energy sites

  • Manufacturing

  • Motorsport events

  • Outdoor activity centres

  • Local authorities

  • Volunteer organisations

  • Film and television production

  • Education providers

Benefits of IREC Training

Following successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Recognise life-threatening conditions quickly.

  • Carry out structured patient assessments.

  • Manage airway, breathing and circulation emergencies.

  • Control catastrophic bleeding effectively.

  • Provide oxygen therapy where appropriate.

  • Safely manage trauma and medical emergencies.

  • Support casualties until the arrival of the ambulance service.

  • Work confidently as part of a wider emergency response team.

  • Improve patient outcomes through early intervention.

Group Training

We offer flexible group bookings for businesses and organisations.

Courses can be delivered:

  • At your workplace

  • At your chosen venue

  • Seven days a week by arrangement

  • Across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and throughout the UK for larger organisations

Book Your IREC Course

If you are looking to develop advanced emergency care skills for your team, 1st Personnel Training can provide professional, practical and engaging Immediate Response Emergency Care training.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements, request a quotation or arrange a course at a time and location that suits your organisation.

Why Organisations Trust 1st Personnel Training

We pride ourselves on delivering training that is realistic, professional and built around real operational experience. Our aim is not simply to help delegates pass a course, but to ensure they leave with the confidence and competence to make a genuine difference when faced with a medical emergency. Whether you're responsible for a workplace emergency response team, providing event medical cover or working in a high-risk environment, our IREC training gives you the practical skills needed to respond effectively when it matters most.