Emergency Skills Academy provide customised and certified first aid training for individuals and businesses.
Emergency Medical Technician
Founder Lea Vaughan began her career as an Emergency Medical Technician with the North West Ambulance Service. After earning her paramedic qualifications from Liverpool John Moores University, she spent several years responding to 999 medical emergencies across the North West of England. In 2014, she joined the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), an elite unit comprising specially trained personnel equipped to handle high-risk and complex emergency situations.
Working closely with the police and fire and rescue services, HART teams respond to major incidents within the “inner cordon” or “hot zone”, where they triage and treat casualties under extreme conditions. Additionally, they ensure the safety of fellow emergency personnel who may be injured during these challenging operations.
Lea acquired valuable experience handling significant incidents and mass casualty events. Still, she ultimately chose to step away from my position with HART after attending the Manchester Arena bombing incident in 2017, transitioning instead into a training role within the ambulance service. It was here she discovered she had a passion for teaching that still drives her to this day.
The Importance of First Aid
Lea’s a firm believer in the importance of first aid. She strongly advocates that people of all ages and backgrounds have the potential to make a difference in even the most challenging situations.
In 2022, she returned to Wrexham and embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey by founding the Emergency Skills Academy. Lea brings her expertise to Wrexham and the surrounding areas, empowering others with the skills and knowledge to save lives.
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