CCF Cadets Shine at National First Aid Competition

Teams battled it out across the Cadet and Young Adult categories to establish the top first aid teams in the UK. The day included a mix of team-based challenges and individual assessments, where communication, collaboration, and first-aid skills were tested.

In the team test, participants navigated challenging scenarios involving simulated casualties, including injuries and illnesses. Each member also faced an individual assessment to demonstrate their ability to treat a casualty independently. The competition’s maximum High Point Score (HPS) of 320 provided the benchmark for success.

Cadet Winners – Combined Cadet Force

Dulwich School CCF claimed victory with 285 points in the CCF category, with Dollar Academy CCF and St Edmunds CCF securing second and third places, respectively. The top performers are as follows:

1. Dulwich School CCF - 285

2. Dollar Academy CCF - 258

3. St Edmunds CCF – 256

Cadet Winners – Army Cadet Force

The Cadet category results were highly competitive. Dorset ACF triumphed with an impressive 273 points, closely followed by Royal County of Berkshire ACF with 270 points. The top five teams displayed outstanding skill and teamwork, as shown below:

1. Dorset ACF - 273

2. Royal County of Berkshire ACF - 270

3. Durham ACF - 259

4. 2nd Battalion NI ACF - 255

5. Cambridgeshire ACF – 247

Other teams, including Merseyside ACF and Hereford & Worcester ACF, also showcased commendable efforts.

Young Adult Winners – Combined Cadet Force

Dulwich School CCF once again demonstrated its dominance, achieving 194 points to secure first place, while Dollar Academy CCF followed with 141 points.

Young Adult Winners – Army Cadet Force

The Young Adult competition saw Durham ACF leading with 207 points, ahead of 2 Highlanders ACF and 2nd Battalion NI ACF. The results highlighted exceptional performance under pressure:

1. Durham ACF - 207

2. 2 Highlanders ACF - 171

3. 2nd Battalion NI ACF – 167

Inter-Services Competition

The top two teams from each category advanced to Sunday’s Inter-Services competition. This test involved a dramatic scenario: a newsagent held at gunpoint, resulting in a gunshot wound, a broken leg, and a head injury. Teams from the CCF, ACF, Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), and Police Cadets worked under pressure to treat the injured.

In the Cadet category, Dollar Academy CCF and Dorset ACF tied with 273 points, with Dorset emerging victorious due to superior individual team scores. Dulwich School CCF claimed third place with 269 points.

The Young Adult competition was equally intense. Dulwich School CCF took the top spot with 197 points, followed by Durham ACF with 192 points. Southern Area SCC made an impressive podium appearance, earning 182 points.

A Grateful Thanks

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of cadets, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue for hosting it. Special thanks to Merseyside ACF for providing casualty actors, North West Ambulance Service for their support, and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue for offering realistic training facilities.

Congratulations to all participants, and we look forward to seeing even more remarkable performances next year!