FPOSi Course Devon – Level 3 First Person on Scene (International)

Advanced FPOSi Training Delivered Across Devon

FPOSi Course Devon – Level 3 First Person on Scene (International)

Professionals working in Devon’s coastal, rural and urban environments often face longer ambulance response times, remote access challenges and high‑risk operational settings. Our FPOSi course in Devon provides advanced pre‑hospital care skills designed for security teams, CP operatives, event staff, maritime workers and anyone who may be first on scene during a serious medical emergency. Training is delivered locally across the county, with realistic scenarios tailored to Devon’s unique environments.

For full qualification details, visit our Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene (International) page.

We run regular open FPOSi courses at our Newton Abbot training venue in Devon. Many learners from Devon choose this location due to its easy access from the A38 and A30. On‑site delivery across Devon is also available for group bookings.

What the FPOSi Course Covers in Devon

  • Scene safety & dynamic risk assessment

  • DRC‑ABCDE structured patient assessment

  • Major trauma management – catastrophic bleeding, tourniquets, haemostatics

  • Airway management – OP/NPA airways, suction, airway positioning

  • Medical emergencies – cardiac arrest, shock, stroke, diabetes, seizures, anaphylaxis

  • Oxygen therapy & AED use

  • Spinal immobilisation & safe extrication

  • MIST handover & incident reporting

  • Remote & hostile environment casualty care

 

FPOSi Training Delivered Across Devon

We deliver FPOSi training throughout the county, including:

  • Exeter

  • Plymouth

  • Torquay & Paignton

  • Barnstaple & North Devon

  • Tiverton & Mid Devon

  • South Hams & Teignbridge

  • East Devon & Exmouth

The Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene training course can be delivered at your workplace, operational site or suitable venue.

 

Who Books FPOSi Training in Devon

  • Security teams & CP operatives

  • Event safety teams (stadiums, festivals, venues)

  • Maritime & port operations (Plymouth, Exmouth, Brixham)

  • Forestry, agriculture & land‑based industries

  • Outdoor activity centres (Dartmoor, Exmoor, South Devon coast)

  • Construction & industrial sites

  • Remote workers & field‑based staff

 

Why Choose Optimal First Aid for FPOSi in Devon

  • Ex‑military medical instructors

  • Realistic trauma simulations

  • Fully mobile delivery across Devon

  • Trusted by security and high‑risk industries

  • Progression to FREC 3 and FREC 4

  • SIA‑aligned training for CP licensing

 

Course Duration & Certification

  • 4 days (28 guided learning hours)

  • QNUK Level 3 Award for the First Person on Scene (International)

  • Certificate valid for 3 years

 

Book FPOSi Training in Devon

If you’d like to arrange FPOSi training for your team in Devon, discuss group bookings or schedule delivery at your site, we’re ready to help.

 

We cover Devon

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Contact us about our FPOSi Courses

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The instructor to candidate ratio is typically 1:12, with some courses being restricted to 1:8 or even 1:6.