In the final episode of our three-part series marking the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we hear from paramedic Sam Sinclair, who was deployed to Tavistock Square following the fourth and final explosion. This episode brings the series to a close by focusing on the realities of frontline decision-making at a major incident scene and the lasting impact such experiences have.

Sam recounts arriving at a scene of profound devastation, rapidly assessing risk, and making critical, time-pressured decisions in an environment defined by uncertainty and loss. In conversation, he reflects on the lessons 7/7 taught him about teamwork, professional instinct, and leadership under pressure, as well as how to carry the emotional and psychological weight of a major incident across a sustained career in emergency medicine.

Content Warning: This episode contains detailed and graphic descriptions of traumatic injuries, death, and first-person reflections on the 7/7 bombings. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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