0:00:05 > 0:00:08Coming up on Hero Squad...
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Six wannabe heroes...
0:00:16 > 0:00:19..facing the worst nature can throw at them.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24There's a new emergency crew in town.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30I'm Rav Wilding, and this is Hero Squad!
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Six ordinary school kids.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41Their mission? To learn how to save lives.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48But do they have what it takes to become real life heroes?
0:00:53 > 0:00:58In just two days, these six young cadets must transform themselves
0:00:58 > 0:01:03into a fire and rescue team, for an extraordinary Hero Squad challenge.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09A man's trapped in the wreckage of a car crash.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12His spine's so badly injured, he can't move.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17He needs the Hero Squad to get him out.
0:01:17 > 0:01:2212-year-olds are about to be trusted with some serious power tools!
0:01:30 > 0:01:33The cadets are in Greater Manchester,
0:01:33 > 0:01:36home to 2.5 million people,
0:01:36 > 0:01:40and one of the UK's largest emergency services.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
0:01:48 > 0:01:50covers a massive 500 square miles.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53And with so many busy roads and motorways,
0:01:53 > 0:01:56its firefighters do much more than put out fires.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02Every year, they deal with more than 1,000 serious road accidents.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05It's a dangerous and highly skilled job.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07The cadets have a lot to learn.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Good job they've got a mentor with plenty of experience.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23Good morning. I am station commander Mark Turner, I'll be your mentor.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28Mark Turner's been in the job for almost 30 years,
0:02:28 > 0:02:31and runs a team of 40 firefighters.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Somehow, he's got to transform the cadets
0:02:36 > 0:02:38into a proper fire and rescue crew.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42One that knows its way around a fire engine!
0:02:42 > 0:02:46When firefighters arrive on scene, they must get their equipment
0:02:46 > 0:02:50ready in seconds, so they start the rescue and get the casualty out.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56So, Mark's setting the cadets a challenge -
0:02:56 > 0:02:58to find key items as quickly as possible.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Go!
0:03:04 > 0:03:07What are you looking for? First aid?
0:03:08 > 0:03:12As their mentor, Mark is looking for a squad leader who will take
0:03:12 > 0:03:14charge of tomorrow's Hero Squad challenge.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16So they need to impress him.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21At first - chaos.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24The cadets are all chasing after the same bits of equipment -
0:03:24 > 0:03:27and getting in each other's way.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29Where's the stretcher?
0:03:29 > 0:03:33What's Andy doing?
0:03:33 > 0:03:37It's taken more than two minutes to find the key equipment
0:03:37 > 0:03:39they'll need in tomorrow's rescue.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41Blocks, to keep the car steady.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47A shield, to protect the casualty.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53And a long board, to lift him out.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56And stop there, OK.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58It's not good enough.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01Getting the gear off the pump should be just like that.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03You know exactly where everything is.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06If you see someone else needs help, help them out.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10So turn around, face the other way while the guys put it back on.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13The cadets need to organise themselves as a team,
0:04:13 > 0:04:17so everyone's got a job and knows exactly what they're doing.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- So I'll get the first aid. - I'll get the shield.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Go!
0:04:30 > 0:04:31That's more like it.
0:04:33 > 0:04:34That's it, Andy.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38A lot more urgency from Andy. It's good to see.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41By taking responsibility for one item each,
0:04:41 > 0:04:45and then helping each other, they're getting the job done quick.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Real quick.
0:04:47 > 0:04:48Good, Andy, well done.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55The cadets are starting to look more and more like a fire crew.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58And stop there.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01First time round, you did it in 2 minutes 10 seconds.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04Second time round, I was hoping you would go a bit faster.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07So just as well you did it in 55 seconds.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Well done. That's how you work as a team.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11Good team work, cadets.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22But teamwork alone won't get the cadets through tomorrow's challenge.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25To rescue our Hero Squad casualty, they'll need to cut
0:05:25 > 0:05:31the entire roof off a car, using some monster power tools.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33Something no 12-year-old's done before
0:05:33 > 0:05:36with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46First lesson - getting into a crashed car.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50That's just the easy way.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54The cadets will be using much bigger and heavier tools than that!
0:05:54 > 0:05:57Say hello to my little friend.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02This is a spreader.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05They've never seen anything like these before,
0:06:05 > 0:06:08let alone been allowed to handle them.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11Pretty heavy, have a look at that.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14When we go to a collision, we might have to hold that
0:06:14 > 0:06:16for about 15 or 20 minutes.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18That's been 15 or 20 seconds, how does that feel?!
0:06:20 > 0:06:23This is going to be embarrassing.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25- Use your muscles!- Ohhh!
0:06:25 > 0:06:28At almost 20 kilograms, this one piece of kit
0:06:28 > 0:06:31weighs the same as a heavy suitcase.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Lighter, but just as lethal - the saw.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40To get the roof off in tomorrow's rescue,
0:06:40 > 0:06:44the cadets will need to use it to cut right across the windscreen.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55Mentor Mark is looking for absolute concentration.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58He needs cadets who can handle dangerous tools under pressure.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04Looks like Andy's getting the hang of it!
0:07:04 > 0:07:06That feels so cool!
0:07:08 > 0:07:12There's just one more monster piece of kit to master,
0:07:12 > 0:07:14vital for getting the roof off.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17It's the hydraulic cutters.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24They can slice through just about anything - and I mean anything.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28What's that white thing there?
0:07:28 > 0:07:32It's an Xbox. I love games consoles.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Andy may love games consoles,
0:07:36 > 0:07:39but he may not like what we're about to do to one.
0:07:42 > 0:07:4512-year-old Andy and his mate Ben are into gaming in a big way.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49And Andy made a big sacrifice to join Hero Squad.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56The thing I'll miss the most will probably be my games console.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00I play on it about two hours after school.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Well, actually, it's more than that. Basically from morning to night.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12Look away, Andy. This could be uncomfortable viewing!
0:08:12 > 0:08:15No!
0:08:15 > 0:08:17This is a nightmare.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22The jagged blades have just over 42 tonnes' cutting force.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25That's a lot of power.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27This is torture.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Not the sort of thing you should ever test at home -
0:08:30 > 0:08:32especially not on your mum's car!
0:08:34 > 0:08:35Relax, Andy!
0:08:35 > 0:08:38This games console was broken beyond repair
0:08:38 > 0:08:40before we got our hands on it.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46I'm sure you can fix it with a bit of tweaking!
0:08:48 > 0:08:52The cadets need to be able to cut through sheet metal,
0:08:52 > 0:08:56attacking the steel pillars that support the roof.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59The cutters are doing most of the work,
0:08:59 > 0:09:01but just holding them up is exhausting.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04That's why fire fighters often work in pairs.
0:09:08 > 0:09:09Lewis is through!
0:09:12 > 0:09:16It was exactly the same smoothness as cutting butter. It was amazing.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Andy's got an even tougher cut to make, at the top of the post,
0:09:23 > 0:09:27holding a heavy 13.5kg weight to his shoulder.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32I can't see!
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Normally, if I was at home,
0:09:34 > 0:09:35I wouldn't be allowed
0:09:35 > 0:09:37to touch that thing.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42Struggling to hold it. Cos it's so heavy, he can't hold it up, I think.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47It's taking all Andy's strength, even with the help of a firefighter.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49But in a real rescue,
0:09:49 > 0:09:52a casualty's life could depend on getting that roof off.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- Come on.- Keep going, Andy!
0:09:59 > 0:10:00He's done it!
0:10:03 > 0:10:06Today, my favourite thing was cutting the car.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08It was cool, it was like, "Jjjhhh".
0:10:11 > 0:10:15I'd like to be the person who takes the doors off
0:10:15 > 0:10:16and does all the sawing,
0:10:16 > 0:10:18cos that's so much fun.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23It's been amazing so far.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25Hopefully, it'll get better and better.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30They might think it's cool now,
0:10:30 > 0:10:32but tomorrow, the cadets will have to use the power tools
0:10:32 > 0:10:36under pressure to get the Hero Squad casualty out.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39And one cadet will have to take on the tough role of staying
0:10:39 > 0:10:43with our casualty, no matter what's going on around them.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53So it's into the classroom,
0:10:53 > 0:10:56to learn about one of the most crucial roles in a fire crew.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58The trauma technician.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04You've got 30% protection. If you hold them like that, it's 100%.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08The trauma tech's job is to keep the casualty as still as possible.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10Any movement could make their injuries worse,
0:11:10 > 0:11:13causing lasting spinal damage.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16One of the key roles of the trauma tech is to stay with
0:11:16 > 0:11:19the casualty and keep them reassured, and then
0:11:19 > 0:11:22when the paramedics arrive, pass on as much information as you've got.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25OK, keep your eyes on me, please, keep your eyes on me.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28The casualty's completely in their care.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29So it's vital to keep them calm,
0:11:29 > 0:11:32and explain what's going on at all times.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36It can be stressful,
0:11:36 > 0:11:38so we've set up a test to see how well the cadets cope.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Our cadets are in the classroom having some training.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44What they don't know is, they're going to be brought out one by one
0:11:44 > 0:11:47to see our Hero Squad casualty Anwar.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51Anwar is going to be pretending to be in a lot of pain.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54And this is going to be a real test for our cadets to see how well they
0:11:54 > 0:11:57communicate with him and establish what exactly has gone wrong.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01They have no idea what's coming next.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04This is going to be a real test of their mettle.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08Lewis. Through that door is a situation I want you to deal with.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11Go through the door and deal with that situation. Off you go.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13I'm so confused.
0:12:15 > 0:12:16Move away! Move back!
0:12:16 > 0:12:19One by one, the cadets discover the casualty.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22Mark's going to be watching, to see how they react.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Move away! Move back!
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Even though it's a set up, it's still scary.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30I'm here to help you.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Mark's watching closely on our monitor.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37He's looking for a cadet who works well under pressure,
0:12:37 > 0:12:39and can lead the others in a tough challenge tomorrow.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Can you see me? Can you open your eyes?
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Yeah, I can see you.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45"Can you open your eyes?"
0:12:45 > 0:12:47Come down to his level, as well, which is good.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50Just try not to move your neck.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56Much better from Andy. Good.
0:12:56 > 0:12:57Andy's listened in training,
0:12:57 > 0:13:00and remembered the casualty must keep their neck still.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03Mark's impressed. But not everyone's quite so unflappable.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06Please don't touch me.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08OK, exercise over, Lewis join me.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12Lewis, what happened? What's the matter?
0:13:14 > 0:13:16I was expecting like a simulation,
0:13:16 > 0:13:17a crash.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19It was so dark! If I was him,
0:13:19 > 0:13:22I'd be really scared in a car crash.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26You're allowed to be scared, too. That's natural to feel that way.
0:13:26 > 0:13:27Move back, move back!
0:13:27 > 0:13:31But a firefighter can't show they're scared.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36Next in, 12-year-old Luci from County Armagh.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41Luci is used to looking out for others,
0:13:41 > 0:13:43especially little sister Grace!
0:13:44 > 0:13:50I'm very caring because I like helping people.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52And she reckons she's got what it takes
0:13:52 > 0:13:56to help a complete stranger, too.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00You'd have to talk to the person and make them feel comfortable
0:14:00 > 0:14:04and see if they're all right with everything that you're going
0:14:04 > 0:14:06to be doing.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10I think I would cope quite well.
0:14:10 > 0:14:11Let's see if she's right.
0:14:11 > 0:14:19It's OK, it's OK. Calm down, I'm here to help, it's OK.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21"Calm down" - brilliant, reassuring, calm.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- Something's not right. - What's wrong?- My back.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27Right it's OK, it's fine, just calm down.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Luci's clearly scared, but she's trying to hide it,
0:14:30 > 0:14:32so she can calm the casualty.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34So, what were you doing?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37I was trying to calm him down and ask what's wrong,
0:14:37 > 0:14:41but he was obviously very panicky and worried.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44But you managed to keep your cool, Luci, so well done.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51It's the end of training.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56The cadets have proved they can work as a team...
0:14:57 > 0:15:00..used power tools to smash glass and cut through metal...
0:15:02 > 0:15:05..and faced a traumatic test of nerves.
0:15:07 > 0:15:08Tomorrow, the cadets
0:15:08 > 0:15:11will have to deal with a tough Hero Squad emergency.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15They'll need a strong leader who can take charge of a dangerous rescue.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24Mark's got a difficult decision on his hands.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26Andy was good this morning.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29Yeah, he was, and he was calm and patient.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31No one instructed him to do that.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33Another good one was Luci today.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35Very good in the situation with the casualty.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Luci's got a great personality.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40You could see how she was talking to the casualty.
0:15:40 > 0:15:41They'd immediately trust her
0:15:41 > 0:15:44cos she's just got that very affable way about her.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48But there can be only one squad leader.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50Good effort today.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52Some really good work from all of you, in fact.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55A lot of information you've had to take in, so well done.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57I'm really impressed with all of you,
0:15:57 > 0:16:01how quickly you took on all of the tasks,
0:16:01 > 0:16:05you weren't phased by anything. Very good, all of you, so well done.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09The person we think should be given this and lead the others tomorrow
0:16:09 > 0:16:10is going to be...
0:16:15 > 0:16:16It's going to be you, Andy.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19APPLAUSE
0:16:21 > 0:16:24When I do well, I feel proud of myself.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26Being squad leader feels like I have
0:16:26 > 0:16:28got a really important tough job,
0:16:28 > 0:16:32because I am really handling everyone.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35Andy's got a lot to think about.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37What's coming next could be the hardest challenge
0:16:37 > 0:16:39the Hero Squad have ever had to face.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47It's early the next day.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50The cadets are on duty at Eccles Fire Station in
0:16:50 > 0:16:55Greater Manchester, alongside real firefighters from White Watch.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00A few miles away,
0:17:00 > 0:17:02our Hero Squad casualty is running late.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05Not only is he breaking the speed limit...
0:17:07 > 0:17:11..he's illegally using his mobile phone behind the wheel.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18Unknown to him, a woman's broken down on the road ahead of him.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23Our Hero Squad casualty is distracted.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27By the time he sees the other car...
0:17:30 > 0:17:32..it's too late.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36Hello, there's been a car accident.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43Within seconds, details are coming through from the 999 control room.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48The cadets must get kitted up into protective fire suits,
0:17:48 > 0:17:50gloves and helmets.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53They're going to be working with dangerous cutting tools,
0:17:53 > 0:17:55so they need all the protection they can get.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04Our Hero Squad casualty has injured his neck and back
0:18:04 > 0:18:05so badly he can't move.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11He's relying on the cadets to get him out.
0:18:11 > 0:18:12There's no time to waste.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16Guys, right, listen to me. Get all your equipment
0:18:16 > 0:18:19and lay it on that mat over there, yeah?
0:18:19 > 0:18:22Andy's given each cadet a different job to do.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26And mentor Mark will be watching to see who performs the best,
0:18:26 > 0:18:28as he chooses a Hero of the Day.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30Hello, can you hear me?
0:18:33 > 0:18:34Luci is the Trauma Technician.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39Her role is to stay with the Hero Squad casualty, keeping him
0:18:39 > 0:18:40calm during the rescue.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42We're going to get you out soon, OK?
0:18:42 > 0:18:45His injuries mean he can't move,
0:18:45 > 0:18:49so the others will have to cut the roof off to get him out.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Guys, stability in place.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54Strong instruction from Andy.
0:18:54 > 0:18:55He's really taking charge.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00It's Katy's job to make sure
0:19:00 > 0:19:02the car doesn't move during the rescue,
0:19:02 > 0:19:05so she's pushing in blocks around the wheels.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09It's OK, just keep your head still.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15Luci's sitting behind the casualty to support his neck.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19And she's keeping him calm by talking to him.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22She's remembered her training,
0:19:22 > 0:19:25and is doing everything a real trauma tech would do.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30OK, the teams are now thinking about protecting the casualty.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Getting the shields in place to protect him from any glass,
0:19:33 > 0:19:36debris that could come in, because they now have to start
0:19:36 > 0:19:38getting him out of that car.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44OK, phase three, start the cutting now.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46It's time to get serious.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48The cadets will have to work as a team
0:19:48 > 0:19:50if they're going to pull off a swift rescue.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52It's OK, just keep calm,
0:19:52 > 0:19:56we're just putting a plastic sheet over our heads to protect us.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58Before the casualty can be cut free,
0:19:58 > 0:20:02he needs protection from flying glass and metal.
0:20:02 > 0:20:03So does Luci.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06It's OK, everything's going to be fine.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11So they're prepping the vehicle before they can start.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15Then once the doors are off, we'll start to cut the roof.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23It's OK, keep calm, everything will be fine.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27They're just trying to get the doors off.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30With the help of Mark's team, the doors are coming off.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34Now you can start the cutting. You've got to start with those holes,
0:20:34 > 0:20:36cos we've got to get the roof off, OK?
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Are you all clear on what you're doing?- Yep.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44The cadets are about to attempt something
0:20:44 > 0:20:46no 12-year-old's done before.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52Cut the entire roof off a car.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59Keira and Lewis will be doing the cutting. And it won't be easy.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01The cutters weigh 13.5 kg.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05Remember how heavy Andy found them in training?
0:21:10 > 0:21:13This time, they've got added time pressure.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16The casualty's relying on them to get him out fast.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20LUCI: It's OK, calm down. It's OK, I'm with you. It's OK.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23I'm still here. Everything's going to be fine.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26What Luci's doing is incredibly brave -
0:21:26 > 0:21:30sitting just centimetres away from the lethal cutters!
0:21:33 > 0:21:36And it's about to get a whole lot scarier.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40Katy, you need to get a dust mask.
0:21:40 > 0:21:46Alex, it's going to be cutting through, yeah?
0:21:50 > 0:21:53It's Alex's job to use the saw to cut across the windscreen.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57LUCI: We're just going to cut the roof straight off.
0:22:03 > 0:22:04It's OK.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11He's only ever practiced on metal before.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14But sawing glass is more tricky.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17It creates dust that's dangerous to inhale,
0:22:17 > 0:22:21so it's more important than ever to protect that casualty.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25LUCI: It's OK, keep calm. It's OK, I'm still here.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29Katy's helping him by using a hose to wash away the glass dust.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39At the same time, Lewis is attacking the main frame of the car,
0:22:39 > 0:22:41using the cutters to slice the steel pillars.
0:22:41 > 0:22:46That's not easy, it's a difficult angle and everything.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52Luci and her casualty are now surrounded
0:22:52 > 0:22:54by dangerous cutting equipment.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01Alex needs to keep that saw steady.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06So this is the last cut,
0:23:06 > 0:23:09so once that's done, the roof can come off.
0:23:16 > 0:23:17They've done it.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20Now Mark's team can take the roof away.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24It's fine, that was just the post, it's OK.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26But it's not over yet.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31They're just taking the sheet off, it's OK.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34Just taking the sheet off.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37The Hero Squad casualty's been trapped for a long time,
0:23:37 > 0:23:39and he's in terrible pain.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43We're going to go in and get the spine board down there, yeah?
0:23:43 > 0:23:4751 minutes after the 999 call, and the cadets
0:23:47 > 0:23:50are now ready to get the casualty out of the car.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53It's time for them to use the spine board,
0:23:53 > 0:23:54but it's not a simple task.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00The Hero Squad casualty's in pain,
0:24:00 > 0:24:03but the cadets just have to carry on.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04The quicker they get him out,
0:24:04 > 0:24:07the quicker he can get to hospital.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11HE GROANS
0:24:17 > 0:24:21Luci's doing everything she can to reassure him.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25It's OK, keep calm, it's fine.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29And she's staying with him right to the last push.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32It's fine. Keep going. It's OK.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36With the help of Mark's team,
0:24:36 > 0:24:39they get him out and into the waiting ambulance.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45It was a bit scary when I was with the casualty,
0:24:45 > 0:24:47because he was very panicky
0:24:47 > 0:24:50and he kept screaming.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54I just told him to calm down and that it was OK.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03It was really fun being squad leader today.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06I had fun and the whole team listened to me.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11OK, guys, good effort. We did what we came here to do.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13Well done, guys.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27I would like to be a fireman.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30You get to work with power tools and cut up cars,
0:25:30 > 0:25:34and go in fires, but at the same time, you're saving people's lives.
0:25:39 > 0:25:44The Hero Squad have pulled off an incredible rescue,
0:25:44 > 0:25:47transforming themselves from cadets into fire fighters.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51Now, all that's left
0:25:51 > 0:25:53is for mentor Mark to choose a Hero of the Day.
0:25:57 > 0:26:01Right, now we've got Hero of the Day. Tough one.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04They're all heroes to me. Luci's immense.
0:26:06 > 0:26:09She had a plastic sheet over her, did not stop talking to him.
0:26:09 > 0:26:14Even when they got to the ambulance, she was reassuring him.
0:26:14 > 0:26:15Fantastic performance.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17Andy had a tough role as squad leader,
0:26:17 > 0:26:19but I think he did quite well.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22Yeah, he did, he grew into it. He got better and better at it.
0:26:22 > 0:26:24I was really pleased with that.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29But one cadet's impressed Mark more than the others,
0:26:29 > 0:26:31winning a treat as Hero of the Day.
0:26:31 > 0:26:35I'm just really impressed. When I imagined this, I thought,
0:26:35 > 0:26:38there's no way you'll be able to do this, it's just not possible.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43But you were absolutely brilliant, I was really impressed. Very good.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46So, the person we've decided should be Hero of the Day
0:26:46 > 0:26:49is the person who's listened to everything they've been told
0:26:49 > 0:26:52for the last two days, and did a brilliant job.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55So the person who's going to be Hero of the Day...
0:27:00 > 0:27:02Well done, it's you, Luci.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04APPLAUSE
0:27:04 > 0:27:06Well done, Luci.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08- You should be proud of yourself. - Thank you.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15As trauma tech, Luci was stuck right in the middle of a dangerous
0:27:15 > 0:27:20rescue. She kept her own nerves under control, calming the casualty
0:27:20 > 0:27:25down - even when the cutters came scarily close. Well done, Luci!
0:27:25 > 0:27:27A brave Hero.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41Coming up on Hero Squad... the cadets face
0:27:41 > 0:27:44one of their toughest challenges yet. Will they be able
0:27:44 > 0:27:48to rescue two stranded kayakers out at sea?
0:27:48 > 0:27:51Find out next time.
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