In June our Rugby Cement plant hosted Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service who had requested the use of the old quarry lake at Lodge Farm quarry, to film a water safety video.

The video aims to educate school age children of the dangers of open water swimming and includes advice on what to do if you are struggling to swim, and what rescuers can do to save their life.

Lodge Farm quarry is a redundant area of land behind the Cement plant. The old quarry is a water filled void and the perfect location for the Fire Service who wanted to film a virtual reality water safety video in a realistic location. On filming day the area around the water was cordoned off. The Fire Service arrived, along with their film crew and actor. Using 360 degree under water cameras, the film crew filmed the actor reenacting getting into difficulties in the freezing cold water and displaying symptoms of cold water shock. A fire truck, boat and paramedics were all on location to ensure everything was done in a safe manner. From Cemex, all activities were over seen by Mary-Ann Macinnes Collins, Regional Health and Safety Manager.

The Fire Service is planning to share the video with schools and colleges in the new term.