0:00:02 > 0:00:05This is a 999 emergency.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09So buckle up and get ready for action.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15This CBBC series will push six children to their limits...
0:00:17 > 0:00:21..as they join forces with the real emergency services.
0:00:23 > 0:00:24Over the toughest terrain.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Experiencing the highs...
0:00:32 > 0:00:33..and the lows.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38There's a new emergency crew in town.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46I'm Rav Wilding and this is Hero Squad.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50Six ordinary school kids.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Their mission - to learn how to save lives.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02But do they have what it takes to become real life heroes?
0:01:08 > 0:01:10Meet this year's rookie cadets.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14Thousands applied and the best six
0:01:14 > 0:01:18were chosen to be our new Hero Squad.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21First up - devoted dancer, 12-year-old Kyra from London.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27I wanted to be on Hero Squad because it's an opportunity of a lifetime.
0:01:29 > 0:01:3312-year-old Sam - a swimming Scout from Somerset.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Heroes Squad definitely was made for me.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38It's just the kind of person I am.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40It's the sort of thing that Scouts love,
0:01:40 > 0:01:42it's the sort of thing that lifesavers would do.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45It's everything that I do.
0:01:45 > 0:01:4813-year-old go-getting Maria from Camden.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52When I first found out, I was screaming. I was like, "Aah!"
0:01:52 > 0:01:57I was hugging everyone and I just had the biggest grin on my face.
0:01:58 > 0:02:0212-year-old tennis ace Myles from Lewisham.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05I'm very excited cos I'm looking forward to the missions.
0:02:07 > 0:02:1112-year-old super striker Josh from Doncaster.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13I think I'll be good on the Hero Squad team
0:02:13 > 0:02:17because I'll bring skills, teamwork and humour.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23And finally netball hotshot - 13-year-old Lily from Carlisle.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28In the future, I'd like to work in the A&E department of a hospital.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31I think being on Hero Squad would help me
0:02:31 > 0:02:33develop the skills to help save people.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Six ordinary kids...
0:02:38 > 0:02:41..but the time for ordinary is over.
0:02:48 > 0:02:49SIREN WAILS
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Throughout Hero Squad,
0:02:51 > 0:02:54they'll be taking on the toughest challenges of their lives.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01Doing things that no-one their ages have done before.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05With no idea what they'll be facing.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07COUGHING
0:03:07 > 0:03:09Stand up for me, please.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11When they signed up,
0:03:11 > 0:03:15we gave each cadet one of these backpacks full of clues.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17Oh, it's heavy.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19Before they start their adventure,
0:03:19 > 0:03:21let's see if they can guess what they'll be doing.
0:03:23 > 0:03:24And I have a torch.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28A lifejacket.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32Am I going on a boat trip?
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Is it wax?
0:03:37 > 0:03:40I want to know what's happening and I want to know what this is for.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Well, cadets, you're about to find out.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44"Calling Hero Squad cadets..."
0:03:44 > 0:03:45"Report for duty."
0:03:45 > 0:03:48As the Hero Squad comes together for the first time.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51Rucksacks packed and uniforms on,
0:03:51 > 0:03:53the cadets are pressed,
0:03:53 > 0:03:55dressed and ready for action.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02They've got to report for duty to me in the Scottish Highlands.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07'And they've got no idea what to expect.'
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Good morning, cadets.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13Morning.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15I think you can do better than that. Good morning, cadets.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17CADETS: Good morning.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Better.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Over the next few weeks you're going to be doing things
0:04:21 > 0:04:24that no people of your age have ever been allowed to do before.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27So it's OK if at times that you're nervous.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29It's OK at times if you're even scared.
0:04:29 > 0:04:35But what's not OK is if you don't give 100% all the time.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Right then, cadets, get your kit and let's go outside.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Time for the Hero Squad's first mission...
0:04:46 > 0:04:48..ski rescue
0:04:48 > 0:04:52with the Cairngorm Mountain Ski Patrol in Aviemore, Scotland.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59Cairngorm Mountain is home to the largest ski area in the UK.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03Out of the 135,000 skiers who came here last year,
0:05:03 > 0:05:06more than 500 got injured.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08Navigating tough terrain to get to a casualty
0:05:08 > 0:05:12as quickly as possible is a ski patroller's most vital skill.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17Most of our rookie cadets have never skied before.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19But if they're going to be ski patrollers,
0:05:19 > 0:05:21they're going to have to learn.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23MUSIC: "Ice, Ice, Baby" by Vanilla Ice
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Two days ago, they were in school. Now they're on a pair of skis.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33It's a slippery start. Maria needs a hand.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36Myles and Josh hold each other up.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38And Sam's going backwards.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43Bouncing.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Flapping.
0:05:47 > 0:05:48And limbo-ing.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52If they're going to manage a tough ski rescue,
0:05:52 > 0:05:56they're going to have to do better than this.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Every time on Hero Squad, the cadets will face
0:05:58 > 0:06:02a nerve-racking challenge based on real life emergencies.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05It'll be a race against the clock to save their casualty
0:06:05 > 0:06:08and it will be the cadets alone calling all the shots.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11It really is all down to these 12 and 13-year-olds.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16In every Hero Squad mission,
0:06:16 > 0:06:19our cadets must rescue a Hero Squad casualty...
0:06:21 > 0:06:24..with just one day's training.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25SHE SCREAMS
0:06:25 > 0:06:26The pressure is on.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31They're going to need some expert help...and fast.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35Good morning.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- My name's Ruaridh.- My name's Justine.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40And we're members of the Cairngorm Ski Patrol.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42We're going to be your mentors.
0:06:44 > 0:06:49The cadets are in safe hands with their two new mentors.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53Between them, they've spent nearly 30 years with Ski Patrol.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56JUSTINE: We have lots of different ski and snowboard injuries.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58You can have up to 25, 30 casualties in one day.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02When the time comes, we try and save lives the best we can.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07In order to be able to save lives on the slopes,
0:07:07 > 0:07:10our cadets have to prove their ability on their skis.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13First to get a piste of the action is Lily.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19CHEERING
0:07:19 > 0:07:20Go on, Lily.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24Remember, most of these cadets have never skied before.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27If they don't successfully navigate the slalom,
0:07:27 > 0:07:30they won't be allowed to wear Ski Patrol colours.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31Body position is nice and strong.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35She's controlling her upper body as well as her lower body.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40Next it's Josh.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- Off you go.- Go on, Josh.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45Well done. Keep going.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47CHEERING
0:07:47 > 0:07:51Skiing is all about balance and being light on your feet.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54It's definitely not a problem for this Doncaster dancer.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56MUSIC: "Town Called Malice" by The Jam
0:07:59 > 0:08:01'I do ballet...'
0:08:01 > 0:08:05tap, jazz, modern and song and dance.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08'My favourite's tap because it's my best type of dance.'
0:08:11 > 0:08:13I love dancing because I get to express myself
0:08:13 > 0:08:16and just let myself go to the music.
0:08:18 > 0:08:19Come on, Josh. Almost there.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21You're doing well.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Very good. Well done, Josh.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24'Back on the slopes,
0:08:24 > 0:08:28'Josh has proved he can swap his tap shoes for skis with a perfect run.'
0:08:29 > 0:08:31Before today,
0:08:31 > 0:08:35none of our cadets have ever skied before...except Myles.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37He's certainly quick off the mark.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42CHEERING
0:08:43 > 0:08:44CHEERING
0:08:44 > 0:08:47Yes! And nice stop.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- Good job, Myles.- Go, Myles. You're doing well.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52It's Sam next.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55Well done. Awesome.
0:08:56 > 0:08:57Followed by Kyra.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Easy. Too easy for her. That was really good.
0:09:04 > 0:09:05Well done, Kyra.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Last, but not least - it's Maria.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12I'm really nervous.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14And she's starting to look worried.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16My balance isn't really good.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Come on, Maria. You know you can do it.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Maria is encouraged by her fellow Hero Squad cadets.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24You can do it.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26You're doing really well.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30Good to see some teamwork already with our new recruits.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33Come on, Maria. You're nearly finished.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37Maria's determined to complete the course mistake free.
0:09:39 > 0:09:44When 13-year-old Maria sets off on a challenge, she likes to complete it.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48If you want to do something and you struggle in it,
0:09:48 > 0:09:52you have to be really determined and show that you want to do this
0:09:52 > 0:09:55and you're going to succeed in the end.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58Let's hope Maria's determination means this will be
0:09:58 > 0:09:59'a cadet clean sweep.'
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Yes! You've done brilliant.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- Well done, Maria.- Well done, Maria.
0:10:06 > 0:10:07Well done, Maria.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12While going down the slope, you had to think about a lot.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14You had to think about control, speed
0:10:14 > 0:10:18and then turning at certain points and making sure not to fall over.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25The ski slalom test was a success for the cadets,
0:10:25 > 0:10:28but let's hope they can remember their skiing moves...
0:10:28 > 0:10:31because tomorrow they're on ski patrol.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34On these slopes, anything could happen.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Their next training session takes the cadets
0:10:44 > 0:10:46to the top of the mountain
0:10:46 > 0:10:48to show them how to use a ski patroller's
0:10:48 > 0:10:51most essential piece of kit.
0:10:54 > 0:10:55The ski sledge -
0:10:55 > 0:11:00made out of plastic and aluminium, it's lightweight, but very strong.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04Last year, it towed more than 400 people to safety.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10The training is taking place 1,200 metres up
0:11:10 > 0:11:12and the temperature is below freezing.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14It's a tough test for our new cadets.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19We're going to set up a rope system here that helps us
0:11:19 > 0:11:23control the descent of the sledge down a steep slope.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25'A special knot, called a figure of eight,
0:11:25 > 0:11:28'is used to attach the rope system to the sledge.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32'It's a tricky knot to master, especially in thick ski gloves,
0:11:32 > 0:11:35'but it will be crucial for tomorrow's challenge when the
0:11:35 > 0:11:39'cadets will be working under pressure in freezing temperatures.'
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Going to split you up into two groups.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44I think to mix it up, we're going to have the girls against the boys.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- CADETS: Yes! - So, girls, get ready. Go.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49'The mentors made it look simple,
0:11:49 > 0:11:53'but have Maria, Lily and Kyra being paying attention?'
0:11:53 > 0:11:54Not going in.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57Get that bit there. She does this bit.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00OK, clip it on, now. Maria, clip it on.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02Yeah, that's it. Pull it through.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04Is this working on the figure of eight knot
0:12:04 > 0:12:06that they need on the end of the rope there.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07No, it's not quite there yet,
0:12:07 > 0:12:10but Lily's going to have another go there.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- LILY GROANS KYRA:- No.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- That's not going to go through it. - Yeah, it is.
0:12:17 > 0:12:18Done.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21'To check the rigged sledge is safe to carry a casualty,
0:12:21 > 0:12:24'I'm going to test it out on the slope.
0:12:24 > 0:12:25'Wish me luck.'
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Have a nice ride.
0:12:30 > 0:12:31So, girls, final time -
0:12:31 > 0:12:34are you confident that your knots are going to hold my weight?
0:12:34 > 0:12:35- GIRLS:- Yes!
0:12:41 > 0:12:42Their knots held me up.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- Are you pleased with that? - Yep, very pleased.- Fantastic.
0:12:47 > 0:12:48'Next up, it's the boys -
0:12:48 > 0:12:50'Myles, Sam and Josh.'
0:12:51 > 0:12:53Go.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54'Having watched the girls,
0:12:54 > 0:12:57'Josh is first to take his gloves off to speed up the rope work.'
0:12:58 > 0:13:00Right, I'm nearly ready.
0:13:00 > 0:13:01Other way. Other way.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04That's it. Push.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10'And good communication from Josh gets the boys working as a team.'
0:13:10 > 0:13:12This is serious stuff here.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Serious. - Concentration there from the boys.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18'Remember, Ruaridh and Justine are on the lookout for someone to
0:13:18 > 0:13:21'make squad leader at the end of today's training.'
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Yes.- Done.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Wow. Are you in? Done? - OK.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28'The boys' knots must be able to take the weight of me
0:13:28 > 0:13:30'and the weight of the sledge.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34'That's 115 kilos, a heavy load.'
0:13:34 > 0:13:36Boys, your knots better be good.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38You're just gently releasing the rope.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42'It holds! A great success for the boys.'
0:13:44 > 0:13:45The boys done well.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46Yes!
0:13:48 > 0:13:51'Both teams have impressed their mentors with a secure rope rig,
0:13:51 > 0:13:55'but who was quickest - boys or the girls?'
0:13:55 > 0:13:56Girls, you went first.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59One minute 32 seconds.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01In these conditions, that's a very good time.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03You should be proud of yourselves.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05However, boys...
0:14:05 > 0:14:0640 seconds. Well done.
0:14:06 > 0:14:07- BOYS:- Yes!
0:14:10 > 0:14:12We've actually just beaten them.
0:14:12 > 0:14:13It was quite annoying the boys won,
0:14:13 > 0:14:15but I think we'll let them off just this once.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18Although I am a bit disappointed that we didn't win,
0:14:18 > 0:14:21but I guess now that we know what we did wrong,
0:14:21 > 0:14:24the rescue tomorrow we'll be able to do much better.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29Let's hope Maria's right.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34In less than 24 hours' time, the cadets will be using a sledge
0:14:34 > 0:14:37to rescue a fallen skier with a serious injury.
0:14:39 > 0:14:40How they treat the casualty
0:14:40 > 0:14:43when they arrive on the scene could make all the difference.
0:14:46 > 0:14:51So it's back to Ski Patrol HQ to learn about a vital role -
0:14:51 > 0:14:52emergency medical technician.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56So I'm just going to lift up Lily's leg...
0:14:57 > 0:14:59..and Ruaridh's going to pop the splint underneath.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02'Justine and Ruaridh are showing the cadets how to use something
0:15:02 > 0:15:04'called a vacuum splint.'
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Feels like a massive balloon's going round my leg.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10'Sucking air out of the splint makes it hard
0:15:10 > 0:15:12'and keeps the leg as still as possible.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15'Any movement could make the injury worse.'
0:15:15 > 0:15:18Who wants to come up and feel that?
0:15:18 > 0:15:19'Josh volunteers.'
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Feel how hard that is now.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25Hard? All they've done is taken the air out.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29'Next up is a lesson in how to treat a wrist injury.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32'First a splint, then a bandage, then finally a sling.'
0:15:34 > 0:15:36'Will the cadets remember what they've been
0:15:36 > 0:15:38'taught as they practise on each other?'
0:15:38 > 0:15:40Don't move a muscle.
0:15:40 > 0:15:41SHE GROANS
0:15:41 > 0:15:46It's not a bandage Myles needs, it's a BAFTA for best actor.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49A good time to wrap today's training.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52The cadets took the slopes by storm.
0:15:52 > 0:15:53CHEERING
0:15:54 > 0:15:57Learned to rig the all-important ski sledge
0:15:57 > 0:16:00and had a crash course in ski technique.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04But they'll need to be on their toes for their very first
0:16:04 > 0:16:06Hero Squad rescue tomorrow
0:16:06 > 0:16:09when a skier is seriously injured in a fall.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17'For every challenge they confront,
0:16:17 > 0:16:18'one of them will be chosen
0:16:18 > 0:16:20'to be squad leader by their mentors.'
0:16:21 > 0:16:24Their first rescue demands a strong character
0:16:24 > 0:16:26'to keep the others on track.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28'The standard is high.'
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Kyra, we were very impressed with you.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33We'll start with the skiing, we thought that was good.
0:16:33 > 0:16:34Yeah, you've done really well.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36You skied really well, really controlled.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39First time on skis. Fantastic.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42I thought Sam did very well today.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45You were quite nervous to begin with.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48But once you got the first turn in, you were very relaxed.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51And there was one more as well, wasn't there?
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- Josh. You've done very well today, Josh.- Thank you.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55You've been asking lots of questions.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58Any time there's been a question, your hands been up first.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03So the person that we've decided that just pipped the others
0:17:03 > 0:17:09and should be squad leader, and will be wearing this armband, is...
0:17:15 > 0:17:16..you, Josh.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Well done. Give him a round of applause.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- Thank you.- There you are, Josh. This is going to be for you.
0:17:21 > 0:17:22Put your arm out.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25Well done, Josh.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- JOSH:- 'I'm proud of myself.'
0:17:29 > 0:17:30I think I'll be a good leader
0:17:30 > 0:17:33because I'll tell people what to do but not be too bossy.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36After a tough day's training,
0:17:36 > 0:17:40the transformation from school kids to Hero Squad cadets
0:17:40 > 0:17:42to ski patrollers is almost complete.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47Fancy taking part in a daring rescue at the touch of a button?
0:17:47 > 0:17:51Head to the CBBC website and play the Hero Squad game.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00Early morning on the beautiful Cairngorm Mountain
0:18:00 > 0:18:01in the Scottish Highlands.
0:18:01 > 0:18:06At 1,200 metres, it's part of the highest mountain range in Britain.
0:18:06 > 0:18:11The cadets are now working on duty as part of the Ski Patrol unit.
0:18:11 > 0:18:16Ready at a moment's notice to rescue anyone in trouble on the slopes.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18I think it's going to be quite scary
0:18:18 > 0:18:20going up to the top of the ski slopes,
0:18:20 > 0:18:24so I am quite nervous that maybe something might go wrong.
0:18:24 > 0:18:30I do have a lot of weight put on me because I have been skiing before.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33I think I'm nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35And they need to impress their mentors,
0:18:35 > 0:18:39because for every tough rescue, there's a hero of the day.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42Control room. Josh receiving, over.
0:18:42 > 0:18:47A recruit who shows exceptional skill, quick wits and determination.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52The cadets have split up into two groups.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56Half are out on skis with Ruaridh, checking boundaries are in place.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00Whilst the others are manning the base station with Justine.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Now, as they just check their kit,
0:19:05 > 0:19:07the patrollers are out skiing the slopes.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09But in another part of the resort,
0:19:09 > 0:19:11things are taking a turn for the worst.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Someone has taken a fall and they're in trouble.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20Katie's an experienced skier, but has never been to this
0:19:20 > 0:19:23resort before and is enjoying the stunning scenery when...
0:19:26 > 0:19:27..disaster!
0:19:27 > 0:19:29She loses her balance and falls.
0:19:29 > 0:19:30SHE SCREAMS
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Help!
0:19:33 > 0:19:35She's injured her leg and is unable to get up.
0:19:39 > 0:19:40Are you OK?
0:19:40 > 0:19:43She's spotted by a fellow skier who goes off to raise the alarm.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47It's now time for the cadets to prove themselves.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53With the Hero Squad split up,
0:19:53 > 0:19:56will they be able to remember everything they've been taught
0:19:56 > 0:20:00and work as a team to rescue our Hero Squad casualty?
0:20:00 > 0:20:03Injury at the middle station.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07The emergency call comes to Josh as squad leader.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10Whereabouts in the middle station and what type of injury is it?
0:20:12 > 0:20:15Lower limb injury, Josh. Over.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16Message received, over.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- Calling Hero Squad patrol skiers, over.- Received, over.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26The casualty is in the boarding platform in the middle station.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28He has a lower limb injury, over.
0:20:29 > 0:20:30I receive that, over.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34With not a minute to lose, the cadets head off.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36Temperatures are sub-zero.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41Even with specialist ski gear on, that's dangerously cold.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44The resort is packed with skiers enjoying the snow,
0:20:44 > 0:20:46making it difficult to find the casualty.
0:20:47 > 0:20:5124 hours ago, these 12 and 13-year-old cadets
0:20:51 > 0:20:52couldn't ski.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55Now they're storming the slopes in search of a fallen skier.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01After a frantic five minute's skiing, the team find her.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03Guys, casualty's up there.
0:21:09 > 0:21:10Are you OK?
0:21:10 > 0:21:11No, it hurts.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13I just... I crashed.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15But it's just my knee, really. It's just my knee.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18OK, we need to get on stretch.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Just get me out of here.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22Hero Squad patrol to base, over.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- Josh receiving, over. - We have found the casualty, over.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29Received, over.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31Let's go.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34It's a lot of kit they're carrying. They're doing a great job.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38To get the injured skier off the mountain,
0:21:38 > 0:21:42Josh, Sam and Maria are going to have to take all the casualty
0:21:42 > 0:21:45care kit up to the cadets who are with the Hero Squad casualty.
0:21:45 > 0:21:47Well done, Sam. Well done.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52'Covering 250 metres of mountain every minute,
0:21:52 > 0:21:55'this train is the fastest possible way to get there.'
0:21:58 > 0:22:01We'll be there in five minutes, over.
0:22:01 > 0:22:02Good call, squad leader.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09Back on the mountain,
0:22:09 > 0:22:11whilst Kyra and Lily keep the casualty calm,
0:22:11 > 0:22:13Myles is thinking ahead.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16We need something to stop the skiers coming down
0:22:16 > 0:22:18so we can get her across.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24Using ski poles, Kyra's marking an area to divert other skiers
0:22:24 > 0:22:26away from the scene of the accident.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33With the whole Hero Squad reunited on the mountain,
0:22:33 > 0:22:35they can now swing into action
0:22:35 > 0:22:39and get the ski sledge to the casualty quickly and safely.
0:22:39 > 0:22:40It's coming now.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45'The injured skier is now moments away from first aid.'
0:22:45 > 0:22:48We'll get you off in no time.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50Get you on to the flat.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51Right.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54OK, we've got to get her in the bag first.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57On the mountain, Maria's taking control of the situation as
0:22:57 > 0:23:01she begins to fit the vacuum splint to the damaged leg.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03Nice work, Maria.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09The cadets are now faced with the toughest part of the rescue.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13They've got to rig a secure pulley system to lower the casualty
0:23:13 > 0:23:15to flatter ground.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Will 12-year-olds Kyra and Josh remember how to tie
0:23:18 > 0:23:21the figure-of-eight knot they learnt in training?
0:23:25 > 0:23:30Whilst Myles takes the strain of the sledge and the skier.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32That's almost twice his own body weight.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42The cadets have successfully lowered the sledge to a flatter
0:23:42 > 0:23:43and safer part of the mountain.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48But the casualty isn't out of danger yet.
0:23:48 > 0:23:52They've got to get the sledge down a steep snowy 800-metre descent.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56This is the first time a group of 12 and 13-year-olds
0:23:56 > 0:23:59have ever been allowed to do this.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03Josh has decided that Myles, Hero Squad's most confident skier,
0:24:03 > 0:24:07is the man to ski the sledge down the mountain to safety.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09RUARIDH: Good stuff. That's brilliant.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12Two days ago, Kyra had never skied before.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16Now she's strapped on her skis to support Myles.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19And updating the team with a radio at the same time.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Wow!
0:24:21 > 0:24:23Mentor Ruaridh is with the cadets,
0:24:23 > 0:24:27but it's Myles who is taking the strain of the sledge like a pro.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29Really good. Nice wide snowplough.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32The wheelchair's waiting for you at the moment.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39You guys, just going to keep the path nice and clear.
0:24:41 > 0:24:42Hero Squad will be down shortly.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45We'll be down in about five minutes, over.
0:24:48 > 0:24:49They've done it.
0:24:49 > 0:24:53What a finale to a really tough first challenge for the Hero Squad.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59'The cadets carefully place the casualty
0:24:59 > 0:25:01'into the back of her friend's car.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04'Thanks to them, she's now safely on her way to hospital.'
0:25:04 > 0:25:06ALL: Bye.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08The Hero Squad's first rescue is done.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13I'm really excited about what's to come,
0:25:13 > 0:25:16cos obviously our first one's down. So bring it on.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19Working in a place like this, it was amazing,
0:25:19 > 0:25:22but it was hard as well, cos it's so cold.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24You have to do everything really, really quickly.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26I'm really excited about the rescues to come,
0:25:26 > 0:25:28cos if this is the first on this is just amazing.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30It's just blown my mind.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35It's been a demanding day for the cadets, but they've worked
0:25:35 > 0:25:38together brilliantly in their first ever Hero Squad rescue.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42Their transformation from rookies to ski patrollers is now complete.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52'Now all that's left to do is choose a hero of the day.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54'The cadet their mentors believe has demonstrated
0:25:54 > 0:25:58'that extra bit of bravery, determination and skill.'
0:25:59 > 0:26:01The cadets have done and incredible job today.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04They were given quite a challenge
0:26:04 > 0:26:07and they worked in an amazing few hours as a team.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Ruaridh, one of the people that you saw
0:26:09 > 0:26:10that did particularly well was Myles.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13Myles, first of all, when we were at the scene,
0:26:13 > 0:26:15one of the first things that Myles said...
0:26:15 > 0:26:17We need something to stop the skiers.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20I thought Kyra did very well. She was in charge of the rope lower.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28And someone else that you saw doing some really good work - Maria.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31Yes, Maria was in with me in the control room and then
0:26:31 > 0:26:33when we actually loaded the sledge.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36Maria was at the back by herself.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39'She might not look strong, but she's very strong.'
0:26:40 > 0:26:44It's a tough decision. But one cadet has impressed more than the others.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48Myles, well done.
0:26:48 > 0:26:49Hero of the day.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59Hero of the day Myles led the way on this rescue with his skiing skills.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03When Rav said I was hero of the day, I really couldn't believe it.
0:27:05 > 0:27:10Myles's strength kept the Hero Squad sledge safely rooted to the spot.
0:27:10 > 0:27:15For his treat, Myles gets to drive top speed in a Ski-Doo...
0:27:20 > 0:27:22..whilst the other cadets clean the kit.
0:27:24 > 0:27:25That really does stink.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33Next time - a casualty's trapped underground.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37The cadets face a tense and exhausting rescue.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39Can they cope with the pressure?
0:27:39 > 0:27:41That's next time on Hero Squad.
0:27:48 > 0:27:49It's pongy.
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