At our next club meeting we’re joined by Gareth Davies, a Team Leader and Operational Commander with over 23 years’ service in Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Gareth oversees a core team of 25 and can be responsible for up to 60 operational staff during a shift — giving him a unique perspective on how emergency response works at ground level.

His talk will include:

An introduction to Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Who they are, who they serve, and how they operate across the region.

Resource deployment & geographical challenges

How crews are allocated and the realities of covering such a large and varied area.

A look inside the role of an Operational Commander

Decision‑making, leadership, and managing teams during live incidents.

Practical advice for motorcyclists

Key priorities, common pitfalls, and simple do’s and don’ts that make a real difference.

Q&A session

Your chance to ask anything about emergency response, biker safety, or Gareth’s experiences.

This promises to be an engaging, informative session — especially valuable for riders who want to better understand how emergency services operate and how we can all stay safer on the road.