First aid kit helps Atlantic rowers stay afloat

Two firefighters who are shortly set to row a grueling 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity later this year have described a first aid kit made by marine survival experts, BCB International Ltd, as ‘essential’.

In December, Cardiff firefighters Jamie Windsor and John Haskell will be rowing across the Atlantic to raise £100,000 for Help for Heroes, WRVS (Women’s Royal Voluntary Service), Breast Cancer Care and the Fire Fighters Charity.  To help them deal with any potential emergencies during their expedition, Jamie and John got in touch with BCB International Ltd who supplied the fundraising pair with marine survival and medical gear including their Category C First Aid Kit.  The kit is packed full with marine survival essentials including a pocket face mask, bandages, burn bag and gloves.

Speaking about the first aid kit Jamie Windsor said: "When John and I set ourselves the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic to raise much needed funds for charity, we wrote a list of must have items to help us get through the twists and turns of this epic journey.  BCB International's Category C First Aid Kit was at the top of the list because it contains essential gear that will help us get through an emergency."

Jonathan Delf BCB International’s Marine Sales Manager: “BCB has been a prime contractor to the life raft and lifeboat industry for over 50 years.  Our quality first aid and medical equipment is used by mariners around the world; our category C first aid kit is no exception.  It is UK MCA (Marine and Coastguards Agency) /Lloyds Register of Shipping approved.

“When John and Jamie got in touch with us, we were only too happy to provide them with our first aid kit and other marine expedition essentials.  We wish them the very best for their fundraising challenge which will make a real difference to so many people.”