Manchester Arena Inquiry Day 91 April 21, 2021 Opus 2 - Official Court Reporters Phone: +44 (0)20 3008 5900 Email:
[email protected] Website: https://www.opus2.com April 21, 2021 Manchester Arena Inquiry Day 91 1 Wednesday, 21 April 2021 1 A. Yes, sir . 2 (9.30 am) 2 Q. Was that in about October 2015? 3 (Delay in proceedings) 3 A. That’s about right, yes. 4 (9.37 am) 4 Q. In what way did you become aware of that organisation? 5 SIR JOHN SAUNDERS: Mr Greaney. 5 A. I was originally with the St John’s Ambulance, providing 6 MR GREANEY: Sir, good morning. First today we are going to 6 event cover to people visiting events. Some members of 7 hear from Ryan Billington, who is currently a paramedic 7 the organisation work for various other companies doing 8 with NWAS, but at the time of the attack worked for 8 events around the country, so it was by word of mouth, 9 ETUK. 9 really . I ’d already known about the organisation, but 10 MR RYAN BILLINGTON (sworn) 10 also I ’d seen an article on a Facebook group where 11 Questions from MR GREANEY 11 various event medics kind of congregate, so it was 12 MR GREANEY: Could you begin, please, by telling us your 12 through that I found out about Emergency Training. 13 full name? 13 Q. Let me make sure I understand. By October 2015 you’re 14 A. My name is Ryan James Billington. 14 in your second year, therefore you have some skills in 15 Q.