Ramora UK operate our EOD teams via our 24/7 Control Dispatch & Co-ordination centre (C.D.C.C) who are ready to deploy within a moment’s notice to any EOD task, offering expert advice and practical services. This response minimises the effect that an item of ordnance has on a site, keeping the site safe and maintaining commercial continuity.
As well as EOD response, the following specialist teams are also deployed via our 24/7 C.D.C.C:
Underwater Search (ROVs)
Land area Search (ROVs)
High Risk Confined Space Search (HRCSS)
The Hazardous Energetic Materials Unit (HEMU) was established to provide a specific level of capability around energetic materials across a range of incidents and locations. Key services offered include:
> Chemical assessment and disposal
> Ordnance and explosive substance disposal
> Search and locate for HAZMAT
> Remote Systems (Fire ROV and observation platforms)
> Chemical spectrometry (Portable)
> Thermal imagery
> Technical services
Deployment of HEMU resources is controlled by our 24hr Control, Dispatch and Co-ordination Centre (CDCC). Access to response services to recognised Emergency Services/Government Agencies is via the CDCC. Reactive callout to ongoing incidents is provided as a complimentary, no charge service to relevant emergency services and other agencies that have registered for the service.
Advantages of HEMU include:
> Availability of resources
> No prior police attendance required for ordnance related tasks
> Fully insured for all aspects of service (£10m)
> Uniformed service operating to strict procedures
> No contractual obligations & simple enrolment process
> JESIP trained personnel
> Services can operate alongside Police, Fire, Ambulance and Coastguard via Police or Fire callout
> 24 hour control and contact centre (based in Fareham) for management of callout, enquiries and advice
> Reduced response times
> Vehicle trackers and nationwide radio systems (4g) utilised as standard
> No press contact unless requested by directing service
> Broad range of quality and competence based accreditations from third party auditors
The team on all occasions have been utterly professional and engaging with site teams. Clear comms on the ground and meticulous in their approach. Safe, assertive and commanding respect from the ground teams. Outstanding work! You will be my go to for the future. Well done all at Ramora and thank you.
UK INFRASTUCTURE CLIENT