First Person on Scene (International)
Train for high-pressure emergencies in hostile, remote, and high-risk environments with our accredited FPOS course.
Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene
The First Person on Scene (FPOSi) course is an advanced Level 3 pre-hospital care qualification designed for professionals who need more than standard First Aid. This four-day advanced first aid course goes beyond basic first aid skills, preparing learners to manage serious medical emergencies and traumatic injuries in high-risk, remote, or hostile environments.
This QNUK Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene (International) is ideal for those working in security, close protection, maritime, aviation, and industrial sectors, or anyone who may be the first responder to an incident before emergency medical services arrive.
About the Course:
This 28-hour Advanced First Aid course is typically delivered over four intensive days, designed to develop skilled, resourceful, and confident Advanced First Aiders. Learners are trained to assess, manage, and respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies and trauma incidents, both indoors and in outdoor or high-risk environments.
Assessment is carried out through practical scenario-based evaluations and a multiple-choice paper consisting of 60 questions. The emphasis throughout the course is on hands-on, scenario-driven training, ensuring that every participant gains real confidence in dealing with critical incidents — from catastrophic bleeding and fractures to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or shock.
For those working in Close Protection, private security, or other high-risk sectors, the First Person on Scene (FPOSi) course provides a more comprehensive and relevant level of training than the standard First Responder qualification. While both courses share some core principles, FPOSi goes further, incorporating specialist modules that reflect the realities of working in hostile or challenging environments.
Upon successful completion, learners receive a QNUK Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene (International) certificate, valid for three years.
Advanced Trauma and Emergency First Aid Skills for Hostile Environment Response – First Person on Scene
Our 4–5 day FPOS course UK combines classroom learning with high-pressure medical scenarios. You’ll cover:
Scene safety, dynamic risk assessment, and management
Patient care using the DRC-ABCDE approach
Major trauma management – catastrophic bleeds, tourniquets, haemostatic dressings
Airway management with OP/NPA airways and suction
Recognition and treatment of medical emergencies – including stroke, diabetes, seizures, and anaphylaxis
Oxygen therapy, AED use, and casualty monitoring
Spinal immobilisation and extrication methods
Incident handover using MIST reporting
Casualty evacuation principles and remote environment response
Our curriculum is aligned with recommendations from the Resuscitation Council UK for CPR and emergency response.
Who Should Attend This First Person on Scene Training?
First Person on Scene – Ideal for Security, Remote Work and Close Protection Roles
This FPOS course UK is designed for professionals who may be first on the scene before emergency services arrive. Common delegates include:
Close Protection Officers
Security personnel and rapid response teams
Forestry and agricultural contractors (+F compliant)
Event medics and public safety stewards
Offshore, maritime and aviation personnel
Humanitarian aid workers, journalists and remote travellers
Find out more why professionals are choosing the FPOS course for advanced first aid skills
Why Choose Optimal First Aid for Your Advanced First Aid Training UK?
Delivered by experienced, ex-military medical professionals
Realistic trauma simulations and hostile environment scenarios
Fully mobile service across the UK – we bring the training to you
Progression pathways into FREC and advanced responder courses
Meets SIA licensing requirements for Close Protection
Supported by major security firms and organisations
Nationwide FPOS course delivery — We come to you
Although we’re based in Devon, we deliver the First Person on Scene course – FPOSi course right across the UK.
Whether you’re running a security firm in London, working on wind farms in the Scottish Highlands, managing forestry teams in Wales, or operating in remote parts of the Lake District — we’ve got you covered.
Our mobile, real-world experienced instructors bring practical, scenario-driven training direct to your team, wherever you are. We regularly travel to:
London
Manchester & Liverpool
Birmingham & the Midlands
Cardiff & across Wales
Bristol & the South West
Yorkshire, Cumbria & the North East
Highlands & Islands of Scotland
Got a team in need of professional first response training? We’ll come to your site, base, or venue — no stress, no fuss. We’re geared up for remote, high-risk, and specialist environments.
Make an enquiry about this course
If you have any questions about the First Person on Scene (FPOSi) qualification or would like to discuss how this course can be tailored to your needs, please get in touch with our team. We’ll be more than happy to provide advice, answer your questions, and help you choose the right advanced first aid training for your environment and operational requirements.
Yes, it meets SIA requirements for licensed Close Protection Officers and is trusted by leading security providers across the UK.
Yes – we offer flexible mobile delivery across the South West and the UK for businesses, security teams, and private clients.
The FPOS course typically runs over 4 to 5 days, combining theory, practical skills, and realistic scenario training.
FPOS is a Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), making it an advanced first aid training course suitable for high-risk and security professionals.
No prior formal first aid qualification is required, but a basic understanding of first aid principles can be helpful.
Yes, the FPOS training includes trauma management techniques tailored for hostile, remote, and high-threat settings.
